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AA08 FTD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,877 mi
Last recorded114,877 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FTD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 114,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,370 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,370 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 178,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 153,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 43,498 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,121 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AA08 FTD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AA08 FTD, 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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AA08 FTD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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