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CA09 EOM

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,086 mi
Last recorded180,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 EOM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 180,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake performance close to minimum requirement

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 180,086 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake performance close to minimum requirement

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 170,209 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 170,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 162,907 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 162,907 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 152,938 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 147,775 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 147,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to open bonnet, no under bonnet checks carried out

Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,314 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 127,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake readings only just met requirements

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,816 miles

service lights on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,172 miles

"service" lights on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

"service" lights on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,212 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 85,477 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 85,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,946 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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CA09 EOM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA09 EOM, 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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CA09 EOM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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