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JK56 EEN

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,130 mi
Last recorded103,130 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK56 EEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,130 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2026 103,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake caliper retaining clip/ fixing missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,473 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Fail 6 Aug 2025 83,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper spring missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 51,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,940 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 34,929 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,998 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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JK56 EEN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red 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 JK56 EEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JK56 EEN registered?

JK56 EEN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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