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SG08 AKA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 110,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

exhaust blow

Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,787 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,702 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to running out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp mounting brackets cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp mounting brackets cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,534 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 101,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 101,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 98,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,086 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,030 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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SG08 AKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG08 AKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG08 AKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SG08 AKA safe to buy?

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