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J88 KJF

2010 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 KJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 141,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 139,190 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,799 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Jul 2024 137,799 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired possibly collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,534 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 132,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall/205/50/17/89y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 125,485 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17w runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 88,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17w runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,369 miles

covers fitted

front inner brake pads very low

Pass 14 May 2015 54,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,726 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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J88 KJF is a 2010 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J88 KJF, 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 J88 KJF registered?

J88 KJF is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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