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S99 JJE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 JJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,634 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 58,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,274 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,831 miles

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,655 miles

Emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2012 21,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,945 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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S99 JJE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S99 JJE, 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 S99 JJE registered?

S99 JJE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is S99 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 JJE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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