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SN08 OAS

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OAS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,779 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 73,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,711 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,294 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,528 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking

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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SN08 OAS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 SN08 OAS, 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 SN08 OAS registered?

SN08 OAS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SN08 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 OAS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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