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2008 BMW 120
General Information
- Registration GV08FSJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Mar 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,498 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2026 25 Jun 20265 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,254 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ENGINE NOISY
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,411 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020 25 Jun 20263 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
15 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,465 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019 25 Jun 202627 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,605 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight leak from rear diff
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- o/s/r tyre low on tread and wearing on edges
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken after flexi (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- will require full FAS on retest
- Slight leak from rear diff
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear tyre tread low and wearing on edges
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,238 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,238 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,402 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 25 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,284 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,488 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,678 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012 25 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,440 MI
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GV08FSJ was registered on 2008-05-23
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