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YY08 FRJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,008 mi
Last recorded134,008 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,064 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S,N/S (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 101,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,448 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 47,112 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 May 2013 43,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,794 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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YY08 FRJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY08 FRJ, 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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YY08 FRJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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