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J444 BXR

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 BXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,502 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J444 BXR is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J444 BXR, 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.

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What year was J444 BXR registered?

J444 BXR is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is J444 BXR safe to buy?

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