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AC08 ORJ

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

170,673 mi
Last recorded170,673 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ORJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 170,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 157,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 155,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 151,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,036 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 136,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 126,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 126,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both ns and os rear pads on the lower limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,963 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,408 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 68,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,371 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,271 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,290 miles

eml sensor light on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,771 miles

Under-trays obscure some underside components.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,062 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f disc corroded and lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit on outer edge4 needs attention

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,026 miles

o/s/f disc corroded and lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit on outer edge4 needs attention

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Jan 2013 38,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 35,553 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,401 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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AC08 ORJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 AC08 ORJ, 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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AC08 ORJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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