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RJ08 OPV

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 134,919 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 134,852 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, rear straight suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears on inner edges mainly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2025 131,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear UNDER SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 125,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,768 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,717 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,755 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,622 miles

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

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

n/s ans o/s front flexible brake hoses surface cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,715 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,715 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 44,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 44,031 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,194 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 OPV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

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

Is RJ08 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 OPV 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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