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JU57 TMC

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 TMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 103,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 92,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 80,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 69,657 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 64,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outsides

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre worn on outside

Fail 13 Dec 2016 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nsf tyre worn on outside

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,222 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,388 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,644 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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JU57 TMC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JU57 TMC, 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 JU57 TMC registered?

JU57 TMC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is JU57 TMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU57 TMC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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