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AU09 OSR

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OSR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 116,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 113,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,484 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,025 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2017 87,371 miles

offside front tyre outter edge slight wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 80,330 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 68,904 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 66,339 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

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 OSR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU09 OSR, 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 AU09 OSR registered?

AU09 OSR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AU09 OSR safe to buy?

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