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J300 NYJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,008 mi
Last recorded191,008 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 NYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 191,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 174,280 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 174,280 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 167,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 157,470 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 157,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,305 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 140,485 miles

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

Front Dash service light on

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,200 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 94,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,126 miles

Offside sill damaged and holed

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,126 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sill damaged and holed

Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre is worn on edge.3mm

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,133 miles

Inner Front 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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J300 NYJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J300 NYJ, 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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J300 NYJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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