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FX08 UNJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 121,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 121,584 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,960 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,808 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,223 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,190 miles

eml light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 11 Oct 2012 34,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,584 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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FX08 UNJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX08 UNJ, 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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FX08 UNJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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