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ED51 TOR

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,419 mi
Last recorded85,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 TOR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 83,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 65,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions not detected at test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,515 miles

Offside front tyre cracked down the treads but not showing cords

Nearside front tyre cracked in treads but not showing cords

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

Pass 16 May 2014 40,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,169 miles

both rear tyres showing wear

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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ED51 TOR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ED51 TOR, 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 ED51 TOR registered?

ED51 TOR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is ED51 TOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED51 TOR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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