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SJ05 COL

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 COL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 137,900 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord exposed on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Secured by wire to original mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Number plate light operational but dim

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen NS, just out of swept field (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perishing but no cord exposed at time of test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Secured with wire to original mounting point (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 111,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 104,140 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,330 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread. 225/45/r17-91w

Oil leak under vehicle.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,173 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 87,170 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,088 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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SJ05 COL is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ05 COL, 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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SJ05 COL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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