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J5 SJY

2011 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,391 mi
Last recorded79,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,391 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 58,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,498 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 46,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 46,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 46,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,960 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside rear light unit cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.1mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3.4mm

undertray fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

nearside rear light unit cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.1mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3.4mm

undertray fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 91,726 miles

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

engine cover fitted

puncture repair to offside rear tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 245/35x18 88 y rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,554 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,512 miles

nsf tyre has slight surface cracks

osf tyre has slight surface cracks

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 SJY is a 2011 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J5 SJY, 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 J5 SJY registered?

J5 SJY is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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