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2008 BMW 120
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- Registration FP08FBD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 179,876 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 179,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,983 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 2x drivshaft bolts are missing
- engine under tray fitted
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- engine under tray fitted
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear 2x drivshaft bolts are missing
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,677 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine cover and undertray fitted.
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine cover and undertray fitted.
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,344 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,529 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertray fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertray fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,529 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,452 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake needs ajust or repair
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,640 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,288 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,032 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear osr tyre becoming low
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,971 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear tyres worn on inner edges.
- Front front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to legal limit.
26 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,179 MI
5 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,179 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20264 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,329 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,340 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202629 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,043 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,460 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,460 MI
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FP08FBD was registered on 2008-05-13
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