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JL09 ANM

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,643 mi
Last recorded136,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL09 ANM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 136,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 127,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 119,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 119,671 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 112,285 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,287 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 81,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm also worn on edges (205/50R17) run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (225/45r17) run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm also worn on edges (205/50r17) run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm (225/45r17) run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 71,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,316 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,865 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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JL09 ANM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JL09 ANM, 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 JL09 ANM registered?

JL09 ANM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for JL09 ANM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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