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DK08 SJX

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,633 mi
Last recorded135,633 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SJX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 135,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,323 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,493 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,581 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre worn outer and edge

n/s/r tyre has two outer wall repairs

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,314 miles

multiple undersheilds fitted restricting view

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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DK08 SJX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DK08 SJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 SJX registered?

DK08 SJX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 SJX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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