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VE08 RUR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 RUR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 95,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 92,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,530 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad worn down below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 86,640 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing and bumper damaged ok at time of test to pass

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber bump stop u/s

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driverside front window inop

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Hi level brake light has been removed

Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,552 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wing and bumper damaged ok at time of test to pass

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber bump stop u/s

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driverside front window inop

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Hi level brake light has been removed

Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,686 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Third brake light lens missing but still emits a red light. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,622 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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VE08 RUR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE08 RUR, 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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VE08 RUR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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