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DA09 RBF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 131,794 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 131,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 129,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 126,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,827 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 119,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,302 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On/at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,918 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,177 miles

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,090 miles

rear brake pads look low

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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DA09 RBF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA09 RBF, 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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DA09 RBF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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