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V29 JAL

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,813 mi
Last recorded110,813 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 JAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 110,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,437 miles

Advise o/s/r shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriated

Offside Front Brake hose deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,583 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,945 miles

park brake high

rear tyres to 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,448 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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V29 JAL 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 V29 JAL, 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 V29 JAL registered?

V29 JAL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is V29 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V29 JAL 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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