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SL08 HBD

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,173 mi
Last recorded122,173 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HBD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 122,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,601 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,129 miles

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear at outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 96,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forwards arm (castor arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated linked to overdue service CBS system requires reset (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear at outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle between flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays & covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2018 82,682 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2018 82,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,717 miles

offside front tyre wearing at edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,404 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,926 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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SL08 HBD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL08 HBD, 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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SL08 HBD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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