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LH51 JJH

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,191 mi
Last recorded153,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 JJH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 153,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 138,252 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,896 miles

Front exhaust clamp split

Fail 10 Mar 2021 109,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust clamp split and deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,167 miles

front brake pads very close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,347 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 103,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,218 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,063 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2014 64,091 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 57,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,164 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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LH51 JJH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LH51 JJH, 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 LH51 JJH registered?

LH51 JJH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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