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W12 NDJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,306 mi
Last recorded127,306 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 127,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 99,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm and bald on inner edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS and brake wear wires insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 245/35R18 ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 72,609 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 72,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 59,825 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust balancer snapped off

Fail 27 Feb 2021 59,825 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust balancer snapped off

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,555 miles

Exhaust noisy Damper loose (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,078 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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W12 NDJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W12 NDJ, 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 W12 NDJ registered?

W12 NDJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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