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SO08 NXG

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,987 mi
Last recorded110,987 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 NXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 110,903 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ; Close to excess ()

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame covered in underseal

Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,808 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 88,414 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2021 88,414 miles

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2020 77,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r upper position lamp dim

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,826 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,280 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,126 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 14,072 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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SO08 NXG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO08 NXG, 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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What year was SO08 NXG registered?

SO08 NXG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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