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FT08 BEJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,089 mi
Last recorded170,089 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 BEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 170,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 170,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 170,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 159,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 133,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,493 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,863 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,700 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)

emissions to low to get reading

Pass 7 May 2013 48,164 miles

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Fail 7 May 2013 48,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Pass 10 May 2012 33,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions recorded due to engine running too clean

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2011 17,948 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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FT08 BEJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT08 BEJ, 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 FT08 BEJ registered?

FT08 BEJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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