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DG09 BXJ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,820 mi
Last recorded185,820 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 185,820 miles

Bonnet catch temperamental

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 185,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch temperamental

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 179,663 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 inner shoulder low and cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 17 Dec 2024 179,661 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 inner shoulder low and cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2023 170,779 miles

Full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2021 146,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill covers/Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 134,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 128,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire incorrectly fitted

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

rear outer seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2019 128,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake light stays on

rear outer seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

small chip/crack in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,501 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 74,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 65,796 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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DG09 BXJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey 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 DG09 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

DG09 BXJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is DG09 BXJ safe to buy?

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