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AU09 OSL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OSL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 108,951 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers on sills

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,264 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,264 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,510 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low - 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low - 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 101,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 89,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,409 miles

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

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

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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AU09 OSL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU09 OSL, 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 AU09 OSL registered?

AU09 OSL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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