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SH08 ZFJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,198 mi
Last recorded189,198 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 189,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 189,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 189,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 175,171 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 175,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 163,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 150,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 137,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,659 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 118,659 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,030 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,030 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,232 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 42,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,978 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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SH08 ZFJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH08 ZFJ, 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 SH08 ZFJ registered?

SH08 ZFJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 ZFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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