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V11 HDR

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,192 mi
Last recorded58,192 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 HDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 50,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 29,746 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2014 25,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,908 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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V11 HDR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V11 HDR, 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 V11 HDR registered?

V11 HDR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is V11 HDR safe to buy?

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