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J70 JHX

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,220 mi
Last recorded143,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 JHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin/bush at sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen in the lower opaque area & chip in the swept area

Fail 21 Jul 2025 143,208 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin/bush at sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen in the lower opaque area & chip in the swept area

Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,716 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,347 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,347 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,167 miles

wear on outer edge front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,359 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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J70 JHX is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 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 J70 JHX, 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 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J70 JHX registered?

J70 JHX is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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