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WK09 JRX

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,746 mi
Last recorded194,746 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 JRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 194,746 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at lower edge of the screen at the bottom edge there is a small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 190,920 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 190,910 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 179,546 miles

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 4 Nov 2023 179,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 5 Nov 2022 170,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,420 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear windscreen wiper missing

Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,270 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 149,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 138,080 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in outer quarter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 127,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

traction control light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,951 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (4.1.D.1e)

Sill covers fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,450 miles

corrosion on rear discs

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Fail 21 Aug 2014 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs look worn (would advise further inspection)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre size 205/50 17 rear tyre size 225/45 17

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

offside front tyre outer edge worn badly

rear brake discs look worn (would advise further inspection)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,286 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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WK09 JRX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WK09 JRX, 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 WK09 JRX registered?

WK09 JRX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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