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AU08 JXE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,416 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 136,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 119,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm wearbar

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,370 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,805 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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AU08 JXE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU08 JXE, 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 AU08 JXE registered?

AU08 JXE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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