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EF08 BJV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,283 mi
Last recorded196,283 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 196,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 196,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 196,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 188,782 miles

Nearside Front 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 fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 179,629 miles

Emission test done no reading recorded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 172,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 162,402 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 149,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,524 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 99,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,718 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,350 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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EF08 BJV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF08 BJV, 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 EF08 BJV registered?

EF08 BJV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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