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AL04 MEN

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 90,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,674 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,860 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,601 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,813 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,663 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AL04 MEN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AL04 MEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL04 MEN registered?

AL04 MEN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is AL04 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 MEN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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