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BJ08 OCB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,867 mi
Last recorded71,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (going to inner flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 71,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (and wearing on inner and outer edges)(225/45/17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (going to inner flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (and wearing on inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 65,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

Fail 10 Aug 2016 51,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2015 43,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre tread, but not to structure.,

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,970 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,103 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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BJ08 OCB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ08 OCB, 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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BJ08 OCB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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