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JX53 JRS

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,059 mi
Last recorded113,059 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJX53 JRS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,059 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

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

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

Offside Rear pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,556 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,443 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL DEEP CUT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,466 miles

slight leak nearside front suspension leg

Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight leak nearside front suspension leg

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 65,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,706 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 21 Sep 2013 32,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,665 miles

Front wipers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 32,665 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 20,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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JX53 JRS is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JX53 JRS, 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 JX53 JRS registered?

JX53 JRS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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