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RO08 FFJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 94,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205-50-17 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 76,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205-50-17 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage outer sidewall 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/undertray and sill covers fitted

tested wet condition

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (205-50-17 89v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover, undertrays and plastic sill covers

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,817 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,153 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,334 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,078 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,057 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 42,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,977 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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RO08 FFJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO08 FFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 FFJ registered?

RO08 FFJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is RO08 FFJ safe to buy?

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