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SP08 SLP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,713 mi
Last recorded74,713 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 SLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,064 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 66,403 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,118 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,185 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on

Fail 22 Jan 2021 65,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,187 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre balding on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,803 miles

All tyres wearing low tread on inner and outer edges

Both front tyres perished.

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 60,083 miles

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

All tyres wearing low tread on inner and outer edges

Both front tyres perished.

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 324,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 May 2011 28,044 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 28,044 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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SP08 SLP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP08 SLP, 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 SP08 SLP registered?

SP08 SLP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is SP08 SLP safe to buy?

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