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MJ53 ROW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,940 mi
Last recorded36,940 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ROW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 30,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 29,512 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear advanced corrossion of steel brake pipes evident

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,280 miles

Rear wind cheater fitted over srs

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,886 miles

Nearside f&r rims buckled

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,839 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 19,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,365 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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MJ53 ROW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MJ53 ROW, 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 MJ53 ROW registered?

MJ53 ROW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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