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J40 KMJ

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 63,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,515 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside dirty

Fail 9 Jul 2024 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn 205/55/17W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside dirty

Pass 19 Jan 2024 99,831 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn down close to disc wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked after front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator close to disc face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn down close to disc wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread, inner edge signs of mishapping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,951 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,447 miles

Central front exhaust system crack in pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight mishapping to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 22,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 77,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 14,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,368 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,720 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,356 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking between tread blocks

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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J40 KMJ is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J40 KMJ, 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 J40 KMJ registered?

J40 KMJ is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is J40 KMJ safe to buy?

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