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EA09 VJU

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,578 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 88,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,522 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,482 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre damage to outer wall

Fail 28 Jul 2014 29,062 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre damage to outer wall

Pass 29 May 2013 20,722 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 23 May 2013 20,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 10 May 2012 16,175 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 VJU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VJU, 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 EA09 VJU registered?

EA09 VJU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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