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SO08 VJK

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,906 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides , cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , cracking ,,low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides , cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , cracking ,,low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,125 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,058 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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SO08 VJK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO08 VJK, 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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SO08 VJK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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