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J70 RYD

2003 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,514 mi
Last recorded50,514 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 RYD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 50,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 49,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 48,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,035 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,393 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 46,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,814 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 67,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,455 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 45,455 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 49,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 45,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 44,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 44,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2017 40,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,074 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 40,016 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 43,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,539 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 25 May 2016 42,649 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension components

corrosion to front suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,277 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 37,985 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,347 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 5 Aug 2011 36,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 27,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,559 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,591 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 RYD is a 2003 BMW 120 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RYD, 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 23 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J70 RYD is a 2003 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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