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ML08 JRV

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,278 mi
Last recorded70,278 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 JRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 70,273 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,260 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,380 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,530 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 42,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 39,819 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 33,962 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,646 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,587 miles

nearside front seat belt frayed slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,663 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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ML08 JRV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ML08 JRV, 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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What year was ML08 JRV registered?

ML08 JRV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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