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JN04 BOW

2011 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,523 mi
Last recorded126,523 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN04 BOW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 126,523 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,156 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 117,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,225 miles

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

brake pad warning light on but all pads are fine

Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

brake pad warning light on but all pads are fine

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,668 miles

Slight dampness from offside rear shock

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,246 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,050 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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JN04 BOW is a 2011 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JN04 BOW, 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 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JN04 BOW registered?

JN04 BOW is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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