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TH04 PAY

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH04 PAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 106,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,816 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on the outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,565 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,722 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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TH04 PAY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TH04 PAY, 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 TH04 PAY registered?

TH04 PAY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is TH04 PAY safe to buy?

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