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AJ09 ZNT

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,586 mi
Last recorded168,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZNT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 168,586 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres ,both back very close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 168,586 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres ,both back very close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 161,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s + n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 145,251 miles

Manufacture sill & underbody covers fitted

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 145,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both N/S/R brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear subframe support bar corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak/damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 126,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 114,973 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,805 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,241 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,626 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,889 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 46,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 108,576 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 ZNT is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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