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DA09 VJE

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,964 mi
Last recorded167,964 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 167,964 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

slight damage osf bumper, wing and bonnet

Fail 23 Sep 2025 167,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

slight damage osf bumper, wing and bonnet

Pass 31 Jul 2024 159,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 150,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 147,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 143,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 139,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,053 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 101,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 93,697 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 74,468 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 74,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,731 miles

Emissions test,no reading given

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 VJE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA09 VJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA09 VJE registered?

DA09 VJE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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