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DE08 JHJ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 92,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 92,060 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 81,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,447 miles

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 67,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,577 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,842 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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DE08 JHJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 JHJ, 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 DE08 JHJ registered?

DE08 JHJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is DE08 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 JHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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