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YF08 XJJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,976 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 100,122 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,540 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,347 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,510 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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YF08 XJJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF08 XJJ, 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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YF08 XJJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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