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J111 DYR

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,527 mi
Last recorded78,527 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 DYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,048 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2021 68,048 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,203 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,381 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,381 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,512 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,943 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,007 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,603 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,966 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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J111 DYR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 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 J111 DYR, 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 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J111 DYR registered?

J111 DYR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is J111 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 DYR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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