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AJ09 JWA

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,201 mi
Last recorded167,201 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 JWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 167,201 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 161,050 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,376 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 120,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,812 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 112,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,347 miles

MIL on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 107,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

MIL on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,708 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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AJ09 JWA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ09 JWA, 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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AJ09 JWA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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