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FL09 CKN

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 CKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,819 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 121,810 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,215 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 111,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

t.p.m.s. light on

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,662 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,866 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, n/s/f aim too high, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,011 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, n/s/f aim too high, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 16 May 2016 85,313 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2015 85,006 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,428 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,115 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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FL09 CKN is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL09 CKN, 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 FL09 CKN registered?

FL09 CKN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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