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FM08 LOJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,025 mi
Last recorded131,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 131,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 129,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also devoid of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 122,151 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 115,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage at top of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,871 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 108,786 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,906 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,769 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front jacking point and plastic sill cover damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,058 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,803 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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FM08 LOJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FM08 LOJ, 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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FM08 LOJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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