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JJ51 DSJ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ51 DSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

osr tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

osr tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,189 miles

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,603 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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JJ51 DSJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JJ51 DSJ, 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.

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What year was JJ51 DSJ registered?

JJ51 DSJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is JJ51 DSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ51 DSJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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