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AV09 ENR

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ENR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 100,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,696 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear of engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear of engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 96,758 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 96,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 92,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,370 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,476 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,541 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,208 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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AV09 ENR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV09 ENR, 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 AV09 ENR registered?

AV09 ENR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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