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RJ08 YJC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,419 mi
Last recorded170,419 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 170,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 153,732 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop defective

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 140,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 130,998 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 114,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers not clear straight away

N/S/F tyre outter edge worn bald strong advisory

O/S/R wheel binding Strong Advisory

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2015 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers not clear straight away

N/S/F tyre outter edge worn bald strong advisory

O/S/R wheel binding Strong Advisory

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 107,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 98,883 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 98,637 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 89,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 70,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 70,761 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 YJC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

RJ08 YJC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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