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RJ08 XWU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,572 mi
Last recorded160,572 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 160,572 miles

front suspension noise but no play in anything

Fail 14 Sep 2024 160,281 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front suspension noise but no play in anything

Pass 20 Sep 2023 145,206 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 145,206 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 145,190 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 128,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 128,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 111,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Note under covers/trays fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=5mm c=5mm o=1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2016 91,671 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=5mm c=5mm o=1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,137 miles

(both) front wipers smearing but not to a standard reducing the drivers view of the road

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,409 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,516 miles

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

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 XWU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey 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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

RJ08 XWU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RJ08 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 XWU 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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