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J999 BLD

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 BLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 97,354 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,629 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,985 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,985 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,550 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,559 miles

Under body trays fitted front and rear

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,874 miles

No emission smoke test print-out available due to low emission count

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,148 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,754 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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J999 BLD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J999 BLD, 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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J999 BLD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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