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AB08 OLH

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OLH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,665 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 126,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 15 Apr 2021 111,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 111,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,870 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight score on disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 67,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight score on disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,575 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,900 miles

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

exhaust has a clamp snaped but still secure

n/s/f tyre wearing thin outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,900 miles

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

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

exhaust has a clamp snaped but still secure

n/s/f tyre wearing thin outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,144 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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AB08 OLH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OLH, 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 OLH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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