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GD56 RJD

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,735 mi
Last recorded103,735 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD56 RJD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

boot wont open

Fail 27 Jan 2025 103,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot wont open

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,183 miles

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

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,775 miles

Rear nearside & offside sub frame brackets corroded

ferriles corroded

sub frame corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 96,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside & offside sub frame brackets corroded

ferriles corroded

sub frame corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,868 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort pads looking low (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,048 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

driver's seat does not tilt

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Pass 8 May 2014 75,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,658 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,486 miles

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

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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GD56 RJD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GD56 RJD, 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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GD56 RJD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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