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NJ57 SJY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,956 mi
Last recorded84,956 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 SJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,956 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,085 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,232 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,232 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,981 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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NJ57 SJY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ57 SJY, 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 NJ57 SJY registered?

NJ57 SJY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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