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JAN 515N

2009 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 515N
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2025 132,481 miles

The underside suspension components and pipes show signs of corrosion, indicating that they would benefit from maintenance or replacement to ensure optimal performance and safety. are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded but not sriously weakened

Offside Front track rod end corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded but not sriously weakened

Rear rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 117,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,726 miles

Underside covers fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Feb 2020 107,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,642 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,938 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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JAN 515N is a 2009 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAN 515N, 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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JAN 515N is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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