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C20 KEN

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 KEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,615 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 121,598 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 107,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads much lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner edges yellow chalk ()

Offside Rear Handbrake performance lower

Service due msg illuminated (B/f due)

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake performance lower on OSR

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear centre stop lamp damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front x2 tyres wearing on edges & slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 205/50/ZR17 99W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 78,044 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front x2 tyres wearing on edges & slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 205/50/ZR17 99W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,075 miles

Nearside Front droplink boot slightly worn

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,858 miles

Offside Rear brake abs wire un-clipped and rubbing on driveshaft - now secured with cable tie.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,428 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,428 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 40,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,741 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,728 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,557 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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C20 KEN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue 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 C20 KEN, 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 C20 KEN registered?

C20 KEN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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