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J5 CNK

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,265 mi
Last recorded176,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CNK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,265 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 169,941 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 168,689 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 164,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 127,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 735,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,659 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 41,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pads getting low

stone chip to n/s windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,353 miles

rear brake pads getting low

stone chip to n/s windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,990 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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J5 CNK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 J5 CNK, 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 J5 CNK registered?

J5 CNK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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