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RY08 ULJ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 ULJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 117,124 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,969 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 98,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,178 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 83,178 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,883 miles

Front Tyres splitting and cracking in treads

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 34,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,022 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 ULJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

RY08 ULJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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