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JU08 WHU

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,456 mi
Last recorded88,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU08 WHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 88,456 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 73,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,944 miles

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 50,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,807 miles

Under tray fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,564 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,456 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 33,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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JU08 WHU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JU08 WHU, 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 JU08 WHU registered?

JU08 WHU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is JU08 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU08 WHU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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