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BG09 RWJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,626 mi
Last recorded103,626 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 RWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 92,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 80,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 80,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 71,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,609 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,620 miles

rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm

wear outer edge front tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2020 57,619 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm

wear outer edge front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,584 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 37,156 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 37,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RWJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RWJ, 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 BG09 RWJ registered?

BG09 RWJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BG09 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 RWJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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