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MC02 JEM

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 JEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 152,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 152,937 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cut (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in rear hub as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function play in shocker shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 140,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2023 128,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,588 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,723 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 104,628 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Offside Rear Brake pipe to flexi secured with cable tie

Pass 10 May 2019 97,297 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 88,104 miles

osr tyre worn low in tread

slight play in osr pin/bush

Pass 23 May 2016 78,491 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner wall

Offside Front tyre deterioating

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 May 2016 78,491 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner wall

Offside Front tyre deterioating

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,994 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 62,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,752 miles

zero emissions recorded

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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MC02 JEM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MC02 JEM, 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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MC02 JEM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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