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FM57 JDJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,048 mi
Last recorded149,048 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 JDJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 144,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 136,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 130,222 miles

The inner front brake pads are very worn

The o/s/f brake is juddering

The rear tyres are badly worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,657 miles

full body under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Jan 2017 114,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

full body under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,601 miles

The front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,638 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FM57 JDJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FM57 JDJ, 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 FM57 JDJ registered?

FM57 JDJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is FM57 JDJ safe to buy?

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