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EF09 DRV

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,022 mi
Last recorded189,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 DRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 189,022 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nsf mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 171,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 171,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (refit bulb correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 143,448 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (rear hanger snapped, but system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,784 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,360 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,164 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED/AGED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT BULB (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT TYRES CRACKED/AGED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,625 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,546 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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EF09 DRV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF09 DRV, 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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EF09 DRV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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