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SH08 VYL

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 VYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 100,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,832 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 93,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged broken spring been rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 92,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s f showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,476 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes are cracked but not weakend

Both front shockabsorbers have corrosion on the outer casings

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,886 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,354 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre severe wear inner tread

o/s/f tyre severe wear on inner tread also has slight cracks round tread

o/s/r tyre severe wear on inner tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,292 miles

oil leak at diff

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,639 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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SH08 VYL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH08 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 VYL registered?

SH08 VYL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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