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T24 SRE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 SRE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 140,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,016 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 133,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 133,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,742 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 126,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 122,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn, outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn, outside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn, outside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn, outside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,138 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,136 miles

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

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge and has nail in-advise to replace

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,301 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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T24 SRE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T24 SRE, 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 T24 SRE registered?

T24 SRE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is T24 SRE safe to buy?

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