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BL08 TWJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,705 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear calliper clip missing

brake pipes covered in underseal

suspension components covered in underseal front and rear

Fail 11 Apr 2026 117,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear calliper clip missing

brake pipes covered in underseal

suspension components covered in underseal front and rear

Fail 3 May 2025 116,185 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake calliper clip missing

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear of prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,371 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 108,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,127 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,885 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Third brake light lens cracked

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,106 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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BL08 TWJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL08 TWJ, 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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BL08 TWJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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