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RJ08 HVU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 HVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 122,845 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 122,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,932 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 114,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,736 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,887 miles

perished n/s/front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,702 miles

perished n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,885 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,736 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 83,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,846 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 73,559 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 73,559 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 57,840 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 HVU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

RJ08 HVU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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