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RJ08 KHU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,721 mi
Last recorded163,721 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 163,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Diff is leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2018 140,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,123 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 116,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,695 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 86,689 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,472 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 47,492 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 KHU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

RJ08 KHU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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