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BG09 EOF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 123,000 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not illuminating no plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

steering noisy on lock to lock test

Fail 6 Mar 2024 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not illuminating no plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

steering noisy on lock to lock test

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 82,237 miles

Nearside Front inner arch cover missing

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,237 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch cover missing

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,301 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low air pressure

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,027 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked not effecting drivers view of road.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,155 miles

The nearside front tyre has cracks between the tread.

The rear wiper blade rubber is split.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 21,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The nearside front tyre has cracks between the tread.

The offside front tyre is worn very low on the edges.

The rear wiper blade rubber is split.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,097 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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BG09 EOF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG09 EOF, 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 BG09 EOF registered?

BG09 EOF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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