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SIJ 425

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 425
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 74,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,620 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,883 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,331 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,611 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,043 miles

some components concealed by under-trays and plastic covers.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,094 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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SIJ 425 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 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 SIJ 425, 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 SIJ 425 registered?

SIJ 425 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is SIJ 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIJ 425 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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