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VEZ 1231

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,869 mi
Last recorded101,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 1231
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,156 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 74,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Fail 3 Nov 2018 74,988 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,015 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2016 61,985 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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VEZ 1231 is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VEZ 1231, 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

How do I check the history of VEZ 1231?

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What year was VEZ 1231 registered?

VEZ 1231 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is VEZ 1231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 1231 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEZ 1231 have outstanding finance?

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