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V22 MJH

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,943 mi
Last recorded71,943 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 MJH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,943 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall 2018 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ageing 2019 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ageing 2017 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper seized not parked correctly

Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,962 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, starting to perish with age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 64,953 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. n/s 205/55/16 o/s 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, starting to perish with age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,508 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 31,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,029 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,033 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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V22 MJH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V22 MJH, 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 V22 MJH registered?

V22 MJH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for V22 MJH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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