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J7 VRC

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,457 mi
Last recorded174,457 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,457 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 172,536 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 169,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear propshaft rubber spliting

Pass 24 Feb 2023 167,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,965 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,598 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 134,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessivly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorbed dust covers insecure

Offside Rear shock absorbed dust covers insecure

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,316 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish / split.

n/s/r. tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides of vehicle. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish / split.

n/s/r. tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

tps light on

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tps light on

Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,977 miles

Front both 205-50-17 worn on edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,055 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,220 miles

Offside 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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J7 VRC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J7 VRC, 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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J7 VRC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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