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DN09 BZO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,840 mi
Last recorded106,840 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 BZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 106,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 102,411 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 102,368 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 102,314 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2024 96,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,166 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 62,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,384 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,085 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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DN09 BZO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DN09 BZO, 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 DN09 BZO registered?

DN09 BZO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is DN09 BZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 BZO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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