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V7 TAK

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,186 mi
Last recorded101,186 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 TAK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,754 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,445 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 66,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 52,665 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn very low outer tread

offside front tyre worn very low outer tread + side wall damage

offside rear tyre wearing low + side wall damage

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,910 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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V7 TAK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V7 TAK, 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 V7 TAK registered?

V7 TAK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is V7 TAK safe to buy?

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