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C4 DAS

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,187 mi
Last recorded173,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DAS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 173,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 170,524 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 167,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 159,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 159,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 156,099 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 156,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 148,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 140,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 123,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,126 miles

amber brake warning lamp on - brake service reminder

Fail 17 Dec 2016 111,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

amber brake warning lamp on - brake service reminder

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,918 miles

UNDER TRAY AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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C4 DAS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C4 DAS, 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 C4 DAS registered?

C4 DAS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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