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AU09 VPM

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,297 mi
Last recorded115,297 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 115,297 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Feb 2026 115,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 15 Jan 2026 115,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside 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))

T.P.S. light on

Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,886 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,886 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 107,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,090 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))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 95,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,454 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 75,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,459 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Puncture

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,544 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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AU09 VPM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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