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AC08 GVR

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,293 mi
Last recorded55,293 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 55,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes damaged and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs, offside worse due do brake calliper grabbing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have slight product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,733 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 48,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 44,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,838 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,947 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,282 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 31,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,612 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,653 miles

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)

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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AC08 GVR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC08 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 GVR registered?

AC08 GVR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is AC08 GVR safe to buy?

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