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C7 JDY

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,067 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,650 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear ABS reluctor rings scratched

Rear prop shaft dohnut splitting

Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,650 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear ABS reluctor rings scratched

Rear prop shaft dohnut splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,534 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f shock has slight oil residue

O/s/f shock has slight oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,616 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,639 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet Inspection

O/s/f shock absorber has oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perished

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 25,846 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,560 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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C7 JDY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C7 JDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 JDY registered?

C7 JDY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is C7 JDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JDY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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