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R11 JPS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JPS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,160 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 84,160 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,681 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2022 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,889 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,949 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 37,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

brake warning lamp staying on

service warning displayed

Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch accident damage

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,162 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Sep 2017 30,162 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,649 miles

rear tyres worn low and deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,356 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,332 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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R11 JPS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R11 JPS, 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 R11 JPS registered?

R11 JPS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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