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J88 WKE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,940 mi
Last recorded150,940 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 WKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 150,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 150,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f track control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r inner brake pipe corroded from left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,433 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 135,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,124 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 98,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 73,164 miles

Rear both rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 55,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,783 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 31,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,750 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,011 miles

brake warning light on

tyre light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,827 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

bracke fliud light on

tpms light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 21,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,366 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 WKE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 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 WKE, 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 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J88 WKE registered?

J88 WKE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 February 2007.

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