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JR54 JUN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,872 mi
Last recorded126,872 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR54 JUN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2022 126,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,985 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 123,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,133 miles

plastic under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

Fail 4 Sep 2018 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear prop doughnut perished

Pass 26 May 2015 82,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 66,025 miles

front tyres worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,258 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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JR54 JUN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JR54 JUN, 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 JR54 JUN registered?

JR54 JUN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is JR54 JUN safe to buy?

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