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JJ18 JAN

2018 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,306 mi
Last recorded33,306 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ18 JAN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 27,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 24,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and other items ()

Pass 12 May 2023 19,061 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 19,061 miles

Offside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 14,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 12,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre very badly bald outer edge 225 45rf17

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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JJ18 JAN is a 2018 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 JJ18 JAN, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJ18 JAN?

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What year was JJ18 JAN registered?

JJ18 JAN is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is JJ18 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ18 JAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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