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KJ08 JHZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,776 mi
Last recorded187,776 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 JHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2021 187,776 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock casings insecure

hazard warning lights flashing quickly

Pass 29 Apr 2020 179,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 160,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 159,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 139,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge low

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,074 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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KJ08 JHZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJ08 JHZ, 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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KJ08 JHZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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