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AB08 OLW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OLW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 118,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating + clicking noise (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle WEAK (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 113,888 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 113,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,620 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 109,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect None uk headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Locking nut loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,673 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 30 Dec 2021 95,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary repair to exhaust system

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,279 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 74,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,467 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,910 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 OLW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OLW, 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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What year was AB08 OLW registered?

AB08 OLW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AB08 OLW safe to buy?

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