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J70 NKD

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,534 mi
Last recorded129,534 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 NKD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,534 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 129,534 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,046 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 125,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,993 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 120,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,543 miles

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 102,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,858 miles

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 92,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine covers / under trays fitted covering components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,931 miles

Offside Front has cut on outer edge

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,404 miles

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

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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J70 NKD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J70 NKD, 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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J70 NKD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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