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JS14 SAM

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,124 mi
Last recorded58,124 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS14 SAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 58,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,047 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 39,343 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,060 miles

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

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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JS14 SAM is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JS14 SAM, 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 JS14 SAM?

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What year was JS14 SAM registered?

JS14 SAM is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2018.

Is JS14 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS14 SAM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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