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EN08 HJU

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 HJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 133,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 133,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,770 miles

Rear differential noisy bearings.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 121,767 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential noisy bearings.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,370 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on in dash

no rear seat at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,242 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,235 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low - 3mm

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Rear discs corroded/worn

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing low - 3mm

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,350 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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EN08 HJU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN08 HJU, 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 EN08 HJU registered?

EN08 HJU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for EN08 HJU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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