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J29 JCC

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 JCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 80,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,983 miles

N/S number plate lamp dim

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,983 miles

N/S number plate lamp dim

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,817 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,620 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,526 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 40,730 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 40,730 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 24,663 miles

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

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 JCC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J29 JCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J29 JCC registered?

J29 JCC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is J29 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 JCC 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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