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JH51 DOG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 DOG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,391 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 75,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,944 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,257 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,888 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 7 May 2013 16,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 13,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,112 miles

headlamp beams adjusted slightly

windscreen wiper blades replaced before mot carried out

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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JH51 DOG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 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 JH51 DOG, 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 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JH51 DOG registered?

JH51 DOG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for JH51 DOG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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