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E11 DVL

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,381 mi
Last recorded150,381 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 DVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 150,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,077 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 89,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Parking Brake Lever Travel Long, Requires Adjustment/ Repair

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 89,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Parking Brake Lever Travel Long, Requires Adjustment/ Repair

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 76,551 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 76,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,206 miles

nearside front & both rear tyres worn near limits

Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front & both rear tyres worn near limits

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,726 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 63,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,727 miles

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

Slight cut in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 48,478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,180 miles

All four tyres slightly perished inbetween tread. nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm & offside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

Fail 6 Jun 2012 34,180 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All four tyres slightly perished inbetween tread. nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm & offside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

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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E11 DVL is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E11 DVL, 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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E11 DVL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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