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AJ08 DFC

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,318 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,496 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 145,480 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 129,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 125,665 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 105,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,368 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,384 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,051 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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AJ08 DFC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AJ08 DFC, 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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AJ08 DFC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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