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AB08 BME

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BME
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,635 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 106,598 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,581 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tyre light on

Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 99,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The flexible section of the exhaust is breaking apart and there is a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses starting to perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 99,240 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction EPAS light came on during test. Steering angle sensor fault. (2.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The flexible section of the exhaust is breaking apart and there is a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses starting to perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in inner edge. ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake needs attention

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges.

exhaust flexi has slight damaged.

pressure warning light on.

strongly remcommed all tyres are changed, as in extremely poor condition.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 94,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed this tyre also has cut on inner side wall through to cords, extremely low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in inner edge. ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges.

exhaust flexi has slight damaged.

pressure warning light on.

strongly remcommed all tyres are changed, as in extremely poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.40.18 89Y. Hankook. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 92Y. Hankook. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,725 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AB08 BME is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AB08 BME, 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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AB08 BME is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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