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SG08 JXS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,632 mi
Last recorded144,632 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 JXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 144,632 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Rear Subframe Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Four Rear Arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 144,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Rear Subframe Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Four Rear Arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,263 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Warning lamp on dash for Service related items

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear axle have corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2022 121,512 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight YELLOW HAND BRAKE LIGHT ON WHEN HABD BRAKE ON OPERATION (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm market in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working ( SIDE LIGHT) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear axle have corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 112,763 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 112,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,238 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 108,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,902 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,726 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 53,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,185 miles

complete under side covered unable to fully inspect outer sills

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer and inner sills

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,577 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,577 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SG08 JXS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SG08 JXS, 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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SG08 JXS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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