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J392 AKY

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,344 mi
Last recorded73,344 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 AKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting at top of shock absorber body. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall, worn low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall, worn low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,160 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J392 AKY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J392 AKY, 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 J392 AKY registered?

J392 AKY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is J392 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J392 AKY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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