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TIG 3698

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,167 mi
Last recorded145,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 3698
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 145,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 145,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened coil spring seat missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 140,168 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror damaged/repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 140,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi brake hose cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi brake hose cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror damaged/repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 137,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 137,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe not connected (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 137,183 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 137,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 131,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 123,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 123,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,999 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,965 miles

Oil leak

tyres wearing uneavenly all four wheel alignment required

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,588 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,783 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre wear

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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TIG 3698 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TIG 3698, 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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TIG 3698 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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