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R999 JJT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,262 mi
Last recorded144,262 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 JJT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,980 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,108 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,957 miles

Condensation in N/S/F headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 122,955 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust back box likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in N/S/F headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,517 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 106,005 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 90,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 74,945 miles

Nearside Front and offside front brake disc worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 1 May 2015 59,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,935 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Outer edges

Fail 10 May 2014 48,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Outer edges

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

Pass 16 May 2013 38,227 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,990 miles

Rear 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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R999 JJT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R999 JJT, 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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R999 JJT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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