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Y12 JDC

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,555 mi
Last recorded74,555 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 JDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 74,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,195 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 70,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,380 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 32,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,755 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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Y12 JDC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y12 JDC, 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 Y12 JDC registered?

Y12 JDC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is Y12 JDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 JDC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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