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SD08 TCJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 TCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,091 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s n/s fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 125,091 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s n/s fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,042 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,697 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears and n/s front cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,003 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,003 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,017 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,017 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,194 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,643 miles

rear break disks corroded from in side

Fail 3 Oct 2011 30,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear break disks corroded from in side

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,217 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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SD08 TCJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SD08 TCJ, 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 SD08 TCJ registered?

SD08 TCJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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