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EA09 BKO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,514 mi
Last recorded55,514 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 BKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 55,514 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 55,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,519 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,109 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,818 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 40,058 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2018 35,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 35,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on edges and chunks out of sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges and chunks out of sidewall

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

Pass 24 May 2017 31,622 miles

front washers part blocked

Pass 24 May 2016 26,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 16,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 12,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 9,543 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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EA09 BKO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 EA09 BKO, 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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EA09 BKO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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