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RJ08 CNV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,549 mi
Last recorded135,549 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 CNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 135,549 miles

Major oil leak

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 135,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Major oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 128,424 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 124,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,088 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 114,088 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 93,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 87,833 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,473 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,071 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 69,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 67,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,244 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW,,,,

Pass 13 May 2011 50,032 miles

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Fail 12 May 2011 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

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 CNV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RJ08 CNV, 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 RJ08 CNV registered?

RJ08 CNV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 CNV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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