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K29 JCM

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 JCM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 126,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 118,131 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 106,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 100,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 95,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,486 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,753 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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K29 JCM is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 K29 JCM, 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 K29 JCM registered?

K29 JCM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is K29 JCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K29 JCM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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