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E1 SYJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,154 mi
Last recorded111,154 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 111,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 111,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 111,138 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust come away from DPF/CAT (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Come away from DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 100,116 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 87,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,107 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 81,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2020 75,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 69,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,052 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,508 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,575 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of components

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing off

Fail 14 Dec 2016 46,575 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of components

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing off

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 31,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 26,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 20,293 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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E1 SYJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E1 SYJ, 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 E1 SYJ registered?

E1 SYJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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