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DG09 BWB

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,152 mi
Last recorded114,152 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 114,152 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 114,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,448 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All of them x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,566 miles

Centre exhuast has crack in still secure at time of test (strong advise)

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 104,566 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhuast has crack in still secure at time of test (strong advise)

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,156 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm + badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 99,156 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm + badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,153 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting slightly corroded

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,591 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Covers fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Slight fluctuation on nearside front brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 76,865 miles

NEAR/SIDE REAR SUB/FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL O.K

Fail 23 Mar 2019 76,865 miles

NEAR/SIDE REAR SUB/FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL O.K

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,743 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,842 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 56,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG09 BWB 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 71.4%.

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 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 DG09 BWB, 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 DG09 BWB registered?

DG09 BWB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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