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MJ58 YJY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 YJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,595 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure through centre of spring (1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,445 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,087 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,498 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2017 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Delaminated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,811 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,444 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,154 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth at outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth at outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 29,151 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth at outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth at outer edge

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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MJ58 YJY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ58 YJY, 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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MJ58 YJY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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