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V111 GBR

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,004 mi
Last recorded173,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 GBR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 173,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame been under sealed

engine cover and under trays

Pass 29 Apr 2025 168,866 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 160,140 miles

3rd brake light taped in place

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Handbrake effort only just met

Rear Subframe corroded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 158,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirments / advise adjustment or reapair

top brake light tapped up

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Jun 2023 158,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirments / advise adjustment or reapair

top brake light tapped up

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 150,927 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged (all correct colours displayed)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 143,889 miles

Both external mirrors slightly opaque

Nearside tail lamp cluster lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,667 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

tpms lamp on dash illuminated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,673 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,669 miles

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 2 Oct 2015 138,664 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,465 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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V111 GBR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V111 GBR, 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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V111 GBR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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