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DF08 FOJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 FOJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 127,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,562 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2024 120,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 107,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 92,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 92,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,467 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,061 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,922 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,783 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,525 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,112 miles

rear tyre slight wear inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,056 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,059 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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DF08 FOJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF08 FOJ, 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 DF08 FOJ registered?

DF08 FOJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is DF08 FOJ safe to buy?

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