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DB55 KMB

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,580 mi
Last recorded116,580 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 KMB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 116,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 115,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 113,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 96,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,414 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre cracking/perished in tread grooves

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 39,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,281 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,352 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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DB55 KMB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DB55 KMB, 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 DB55 KMB registered?

DB55 KMB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DB55 KMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB55 KMB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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