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J29 BOF

2011 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,147 mi
Last recorded141,147 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 BOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitter preventing underside inspection

Pass 31 May 2025 126,854 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 109,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources reduced light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 88,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources reduced light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop Shaft Rotor Flex Coupling Deteriorated Split Rear Prop To Diff

Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens Deteriorated reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rotor Flex Coupling Deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Washer Jet output poor

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,628 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Mechanical Components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,696 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,855 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,055 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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J29 BOF is a 2011 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 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 J29 BOF, 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 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J29 BOF registered?

J29 BOF is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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