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E893 MAC

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,619 mi
Last recorded163,619 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 MAC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 163,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 18 Aug 2025 163,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,659 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 155,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 149,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 141,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 133,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,460 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 127,460 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 121,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 112,562 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 112,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Sep 2017 99,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Rear silencer mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,741 miles

advise front washers to be checked.

light switch loose

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,815 miles

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

advise 2xrear tyres soon

advise front wipers

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

advise 2xrear tyres soon

advise front wipers

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,805 miles

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

Windscreen has light scoreing to the swept area

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,526 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,472 miles

emissions to low to register on test

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

emissions to low to register on test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,896 miles

drivers side rear tyre getting low on edges

front tyres edges getting low

passenger side rear tyre 3mm

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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E893 MAC is a 2009 BMW 120 in White 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 E893 MAC, 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 E893 MAC registered?

E893 MAC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is E893 MAC safe to buy?

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