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C6 SLM

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,502 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 59,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,115 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 28 May 2016 37,777 miles

baby seat fitted

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 32,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,080 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,236 miles

front,rear tyres wearing low

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,964 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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C6 SLM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C6 SLM, 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 C6 SLM registered?

C6 SLM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is C6 SLM safe to buy?

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