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DK09 NHY

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 NHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2025 121,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2024 119,826 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 119,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror glass damaged just meets mot standard

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm only just meets mot standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,218 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 104,218 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Emissions too low to be detected

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 98,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 9 Nov 2018 92,480 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light stays illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Chunk missing out of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad warning light on dash

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,479 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light stays illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Chunk missing out of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad warning light on dash

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,225 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres heavily worn on non-measurable edges just meet MOT standards advise replace ASAP

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,748 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 61,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,028 miles

damage to o/s/r alloy wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,925 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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DK09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK09 NHY, 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 DK09 NHY registered?

DK09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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