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RA08 JXS

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

225,269 mi
Last recorded225,269 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 JXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 225,269 miles

Rear axle very rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2024 224,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle very rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2023 216,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe is corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 216,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear subframe is corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 209,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 209,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer stub axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer stub axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 199,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 190,571 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 190,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 178,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 160,539 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 149,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 142,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 142,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre warning lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 131,085 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front pad wear indicator wire chaffing on drop-link

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

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

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

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

Tyre warning lamp illuminated

recovered centre seatbelt receiver from under back seat

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,939 miles

both rear tyres aer on 3mm

font brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 112,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres aer on 3mm

font brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2012 96,257 miles

front tyres worn on edges close on limit

nsf mirror damaged

nsf tyre side wall damaged

oil on min mark

osf wiper worn

Fail 28 May 2012 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges close on limit

nsf mirror damaged

nsf tyre side wall damaged

oil on min mark

osf wiper worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,435 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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RA08 JXS is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RA08 JXS, 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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What year was RA08 JXS registered?

RA08 JXS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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