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JL51 NET

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,769 mi
Last recorded49,769 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 NET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 49,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 41,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,774 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

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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JL51 NET is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JL51 NET, 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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What year was JL51 NET registered?

JL51 NET is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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