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JU57 NYN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,986 mi
Last recorded115,986 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 NYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,789 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 108,789 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,839 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,818 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to have run flat damage on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to have run flat damage on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,079 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,941 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 69,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,313 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 29,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 21,226 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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JU57 NYN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JU57 NYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JU57 NYN registered?

JU57 NYN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is JU57 NYN safe to buy?

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