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RJ08 ZYV

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,799 miles

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 119,295 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 115,310 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres worn outter edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,801 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 105,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,542 miles

front tyres getting mishaped

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 ZYV is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

RJ08 ZYV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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