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RH06 JBH

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,319 mi
Last recorded142,319 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH06 JBH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 142,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 142,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 137,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 132,816 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,872 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,836 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,158 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,132 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,914 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,957 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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RH06 JBH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RH06 JBH, 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 RH06 JBH registered?

RH06 JBH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is RH06 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH06 JBH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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