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8 MJH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,870 mi
Last recorded70,870 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MJH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,794 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,747 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,754 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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8 MJH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 8 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.

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What year was 8 MJH registered?

8 MJH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is 8 MJH safe to buy?

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