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JAM 414H

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,555 mi
Last recorded104,555 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 414H
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 101,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,475 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has minor cut or damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 69,689 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both side washer (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has minor cut or damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,499 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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JAM 414H is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 JAM 414H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAM 414H registered?

JAM 414H is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is JAM 414H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 414H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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