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J29 ONO

2017 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,513 mi
Last recorded28,513 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 ONO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 28,513 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 28,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2025 25,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 22,669 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 19,617 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 19,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2022 17,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 11,687 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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J29 ONO is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 J29 ONO, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J29 ONO registered?

J29 ONO is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is J29 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 ONO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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