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FJ08 CDZ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,609 mi
Last recorded133,609 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 109,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 92,042 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 92,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 40,082 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 40,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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FJ08 CDZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FJ08 CDZ, 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 FJ08 CDZ registered?

FJ08 CDZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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