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MM08 WJE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 WJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 147,995 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,815 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,810 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,392 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 132,392 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,173 miles

Engine oil very low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear wiper arm sezed this will effect the view to rear in wet weather

Windscreen wipers not checked due to washers not working so fail on mot retest

Fail 10 Apr 2017 126,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil very low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear wiper arm sezed this will effect the view to rear in wet weather

Windscreen wipers not checked due to washers not working so fail on mot retest

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,866 miles

Nearside Rear cant do full inspection of the seat and seat belt because of child seat

Rear washer not working

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,421 miles

Both front tyres balding on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,885 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on out side edge of tread

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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MM08 WJE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MM08 WJE, 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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MM08 WJE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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