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T1 OXL

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,798 mi
Last recorded81,798 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 OXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 78,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,059 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,459 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,956 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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T1 OXL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T1 OXL, 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 T1 OXL?

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What year was T1 OXL registered?

T1 OXL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is T1 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 OXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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