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F15 GJF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 GJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 96,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 96,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 91,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 84,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 76,944 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 68,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,270 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,398 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 51,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 44,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2017 38,641 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2016 30,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,325 miles

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

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

covers fitted do not allow full underbody inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,953 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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F15 GJF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F15 GJF, 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 F15 GJF registered?

F15 GJF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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