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SO08 VNH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,300 mi
Last recorded14,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VNH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 14,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 12,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 10,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 8,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 6,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 6,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 6,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 6,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,936 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 5,936 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 5,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 5,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 4,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 4,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 3,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 3,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 2,714 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 VNH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO08 VNH, 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 SO08 VNH registered?

SO08 VNH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is SO08 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 VNH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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