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J888 TMM

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,413 mi
Last recorded138,413 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 TMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 138,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,278 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 127,278 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe/Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,524 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 92,577 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,380 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,297 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,796 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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J888 TMM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J888 TMM, 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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J888 TMM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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