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A24 ACL

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,529 mi
Last recorded111,529 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 ACL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 105,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,529 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc worn/ lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 99,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 95,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 92,810 miles

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

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 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre pipe split & blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,112 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear just over 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,699 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,128 miles

front brake discs and pads are wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 9,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,123 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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A24 ACL is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A24 ACL, 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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A24 ACL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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