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TB08 BAZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB08 BAZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 111,873 miles

Nearside Rear side bracket corroded

Offside Rear side bracket corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 111,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear side bracket corroded

Offside Rear side bracket corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,376 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 107,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,096 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2023 94,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,272 miles

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 3 Mar 2021 87,272 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

unable to check underside and outer sill fully due to covers

Fail 11 Mar 2020 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

unable to check underside and outer sill fully due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 74,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,011 miles

Under ~ Trays in place

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre tread low on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 30,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,647 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 22,472 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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TB08 BAZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TB08 BAZ, 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.

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What year was TB08 BAZ registered?

TB08 BAZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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