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A18 JSM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,480 mi
Last recorded124,480 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JSM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips bottom o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip bottom o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 117,119 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shroud missing

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

Run flat tyres fitted to rear axle non run flat on front axle

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,589 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 112,196 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

Handbrake just passes test 16 %

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,215 miles

N/s/r shock absorber shroud missing

Slight buckle o/s/r wheel

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,215 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/s/r shock absorber shroud missing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,445 miles

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

rear washer n/w

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,445 miles

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

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

rear washer n/w

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,695 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 93,419 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,818 miles

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

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

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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A18 JSM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey 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 A18 JSM, 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 A18 JSM registered?

A18 JSM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is A18 JSM safe to buy?

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