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EX59 JEJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 JEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,543 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,768 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 82,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 71,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,369 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

n/s/r tyre bald on inner tread

Fail 18 Jan 2016 32,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

n/s/r tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,606 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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EX59 JEJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 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 EX59 JEJ, 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 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX59 JEJ registered?

EX59 JEJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is EX59 JEJ safe to buy?

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