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RY08 UJP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,275 mi
Last recorded104,275 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UJP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 104,275 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 101,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 101,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 85,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,490 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,077 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,868 miles

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

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

smoke test too clean to test.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,065 miles

low emissions

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,891 miles

low emissions

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,620 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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RY08 UJP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RY08 UJP, 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 RY08 UJP registered?

RY08 UJP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is RY08 UJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 UJP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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