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JJ08 KAZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,035 mi
Last recorded89,035 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ08 KAZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm bald outer edge .205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 89,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm bald outer edge .205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,877 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,877 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 78,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,479 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 74,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,896 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,360 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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JJ08 KAZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JJ08 KAZ, 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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What year was JJ08 KAZ registered?

JJ08 KAZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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