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RJ08 XXW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 125,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2023 121,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,273 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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 3 May 2019 103,677 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 103,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,866 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 82,866 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Run flat winter tyre fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 70,209 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,247 miles

Oil leak under car ()

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,194 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly thin(offside rear has a nail too)

front has a standard and a winter type tyre fitted on same axle

rear brake pads slightly thin

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing slightly thin(offside rear has a nail too)

front has a standard and a winter type tyre fitted on same axle

rear brake pads slightly thin

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 60,989 miles

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

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

brake light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,017 miles

Nail in offside rear 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 XXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXW, 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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RJ08 XXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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