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V333 FRA

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 FRA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 120,790 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 120,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 112,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe link bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe link bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 105,134 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe link bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe link bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly located , not fouling or insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 151,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly located , not fouling or insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,196 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 67,196 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 57,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 57,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,101 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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V333 FRA is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V333 FRA, 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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V333 FRA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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