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NH08 NJU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,918 mi
Last recorded122,918 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 NJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 122,918 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON RIM

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 106,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake insecure BRAKE CALIPER MISSING MOUNTING BUSH (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON RIM

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,048 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,203 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 44,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NH08 NJU 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 84.6%.

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 NH08 NJU, 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 NH08 NJU registered?

NH08 NJU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is NH08 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 NJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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