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DA09 ZGR

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 108,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AFTER FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,549 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 97,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,731 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 95,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,554 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2015 50,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low emitter

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 ZGR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGR, 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 DA09 ZGR registered?

DA09 ZGR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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