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JT09 CUB

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,284 mi
Last recorded157,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT09 CUB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 157,284 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 146,886 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 136,490 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,168 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 118,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,531 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 100,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush - shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of abnormal wear to the inner edge of the n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush - shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush - shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of abnormal wear to the inner edge of the n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,178 miles

signs of grease around both rear outer constant velocity joints

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,432 miles

underbody covers

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,678 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 77,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 76,061 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 66,143 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 59,028 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,431 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 43,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,695 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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JT09 CUB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JT09 CUB, 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 JT09 CUB registered?

JT09 CUB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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