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BT59 JOJ

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 JOJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 93,528 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 93,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,175 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 87,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,684 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 79,684 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,781 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged and has had a temporary repair carried out, no visible white light admitting to the rear at present time.

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure very low before inflating, tyre heavily worn on edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,941 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 23,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT59 JOJ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT59 JOJ, 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 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT59 JOJ registered?

BT59 JOJ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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The MOT history for BT59 JOJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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