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J3 JAY

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,045 mi
Last recorded99,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2025 99,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 90,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 83,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,829 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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J3 JAY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J3 JAY, 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

How do I check the history of J3 JAY?

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What year was J3 JAY registered?

J3 JAY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is J3 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 JAY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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