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AO09 FNL

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,910 mi
Last recorded123,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 123,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 123,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn slight movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight fixing points damaged

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

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

Rear handbrake not much reserve travel

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 120,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn slight movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight fixing points damaged

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

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

Rear handbrake not much reserve travel

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,527 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,332 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,728 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres cracking in trend

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,714 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres cracking in trend

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,774 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 92,774 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,211 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seatbelt.

centre exhaust clamp broken.

chip in screen n/s.

winter tyre fitted to the o/s/f.

winter tyres fitted on the rear o/s/r tyre low inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,529 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,107 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 257,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3mm in centers

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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AO09 FNL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue 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 AO09 FNL, 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 AO09 FNL registered?

AO09 FNL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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