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RJ08 AON

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,971 mi
Last recorded173,971 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 AON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 173,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 173,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 166,552 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 166,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 159,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,947 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 135,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,411 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 88,754 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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RJ08 AON is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ08 AON, 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 RJ08 AON registered?

RJ08 AON is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is RJ08 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 AON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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