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BJ08 TXU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 77,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front + Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking RECOMMEND replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2023 67,602 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear + nearside front, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 66,222 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 66,222 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 61,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 59,086 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2020 59,081 miles

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

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,267 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,131 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 TXU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TXU, 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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What year was BJ08 TXU registered?

BJ08 TXU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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