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22 JAP

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,915 mi
Last recorded75,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 JAP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,915 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 75,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front run flat fitted on near side front / Conventional tyre on off side front

Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,848 miles

Nearside Front barbed wire in sidewall runflat tyre

Pass 24 May 2022 62,083 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 62,083 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,455 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,329 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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22 JAP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 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 22 JAP, 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 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 22 JAP registered?

22 JAP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is 22 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 JAP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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