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B21 JXX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,905 mi
Last recorded149,905 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 JXX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 149,905 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer c/v boot slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 149,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer c/v boot slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 142,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 142,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,443 miles

Nearside Front head lamp dimmer than the offside

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,476 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 114,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 102,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,675 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 86,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

COVERS UNDER VEHICLE OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Pass 27 May 2016 70,809 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f brake hose started to perish

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 May 2016 70,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f brake hose started to perish

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2015 49,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,879 miles

Full under-bady panels fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,676 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 20,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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B21 JXX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B21 JXX, 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 B21 JXX registered?

B21 JXX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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