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G8 NEJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,913 mi
Last recorded133,913 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 133,913 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges rear underbody loom (4.11 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rear underbody loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 105,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 99,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 99,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 91,918 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,830 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,690 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

front discs are lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,996 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)

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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G8 NEJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G8 NEJ, 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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G8 NEJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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