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M14 BJM

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 BJM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,855 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap loose

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,682 miles

damage to n/s door panel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s door panel

Fail 3 Jun 2015 39,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s door panel

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,832 miles

all four tyres wearing badly on edges/sidewalls

Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,802 miles

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

all four tyres wearing badly on edges/sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2013 27,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,946 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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M14 BJM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M14 BJM, 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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M14 BJM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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