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J50 NSB

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,805 mi
Last recorded196,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NSB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 196,805 miles

emissions to clean to read at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2024 178,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 96,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 70,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,278 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,889 miles

Abnormal wear on inner edge of both front tyres

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Recommend wheel alignment check

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,428 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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J50 NSB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey 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 J50 NSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J50 NSB registered?

J50 NSB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is J50 NSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 NSB 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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