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AV08 JFO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,246 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 133,245 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 27,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,596 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 120,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,926 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 112,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 105,026 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 105,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded going into flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 95,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded going into flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Has a nail

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Has a nail

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,332 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 37,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,184 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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AV08 JFO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV08 JFO, 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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AV08 JFO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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