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J77 REL

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 REL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 55,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 50,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor insesure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,814 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm 205/50r17 89w runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,547 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 7,559 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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J77 REL is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J77 REL, 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 J77 REL registered?

J77 REL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is J77 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 REL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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