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SR08 DUU

2008 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,267 mi
Last recorded60,267 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 DUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,267 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 60,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,027 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 58,021 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 50,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,173 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,439 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 31,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,400 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 18,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,309 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,731 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 15,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,630 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 10,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SR08 DUU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SR08 DUU, 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

How do I check the history of SR08 DUU?

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What year was SR08 DUU registered?

SR08 DUU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is SR08 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR08 DUU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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