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C6 TJJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,900 mi
Last recorded111,900 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 TJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 111,900 miles

both headlight condensated

Fail 21 Mar 2026 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both headlight condensated

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,648 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 108,647 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,632 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,651 miles

DPF warning on dash

Fail 18 Mar 2021 87,651 miles

DPF warning on dash

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,491 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,491 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,374 miles

Handbrake adjust required.

Offside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge and perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,979 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 46,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 40,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,657 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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C6 TJJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C6 TJJ, 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 C6 TJJ registered?

C6 TJJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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