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RJ08 XXE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,626 mi
Last recorded147,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,626 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Rear handbrake just met requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 140,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has been repaired

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

emissions too low to record

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,298 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 133,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 116,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked Cracked in 2 places (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer joint/bush as maked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,149 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 XXE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

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