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N2 GJU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,354 mi
Last recorded12,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 GJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 12,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 11,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 11,080 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges . bold on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,417 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring componnents

Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 8,936 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 8,932 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 6,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,326 miles

no gas flow detected on emissions test.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,919 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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N2 GJU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N2 GJU, 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 N2 GJU registered?

N2 GJU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is N2 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 GJU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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