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DV09 KZY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,074 mi
Last recorded123,074 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 KZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,227 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,287 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 109,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edge

headlights misty patterns poor

high level brake light damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,495 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 104,495 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,537 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,913 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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DV09 KZY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DV09 KZY, 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 DV09 KZY registered?

DV09 KZY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is DV09 KZY safe to buy?

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