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J90 DYC

2011 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 DYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,849 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 135,849 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect with fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

start/stop fault

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,314 miles

small stone chips in widscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,314 miles

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

small stone chips in widscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,688 miles

slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mount

Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,688 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mount

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,485 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,835 miles

engine and underside shields fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2015 39,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J90 DYC is a 2011 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J90 DYC, 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 J90 DYC registered?

J90 DYC is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is J90 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 DYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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