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RE08 HJY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 137,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,333 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 126,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre outer sidewall (non-repairable)

Offside front tyre has deterioration to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,203 miles

damage to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,493 miles

Damage to offside front tyre (inner) sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,179 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,179 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,194 miles

n/s fro nt tyre nearing limit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,853 miles

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyres worn low/nearside rear damaged

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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RE08 HJY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 RE08 HJY, 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 RE08 HJY registered?

RE08 HJY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 HJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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