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AE08 JTR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,647 mi
Last recorded76,647 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JTR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,647 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 76,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 72,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,069 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 21,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 9,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AE08 JTR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE08 JTR, 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 AE08 JTR registered?

AE08 JTR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AE08 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 JTR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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