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J27 OAL

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 OAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,531 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,487 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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J27 OAL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J27 OAL, 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.

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What year was J27 OAL registered?

J27 OAL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is J27 OAL safe to buy?

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