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JS05 JJJ

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,211 mi
Last recorded60,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 JJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,211 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 60,211 miles

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

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

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,567 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 48,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,964 miles

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,213 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 37,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,902 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,357 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 29,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,640 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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JS05 JJJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 JS05 JJJ, 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 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JS05 JJJ registered?

JS05 JJJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is JS05 JJJ safe to buy?

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