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FL09 NHE

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,203 mi
Last recorded142,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 142,203 miles

OSR body/ door damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,103 miles

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken but headlamp still secure

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 12 Jul 2024 136,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,373 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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

offside rear body panel slight damage

Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,331 miles

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

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

offside rear body panel slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,186 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 129,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 120,130 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 114,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres starting to wear on the outer edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,107 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 30 Mar 2016 69,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,944 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 NHE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL09 NHE, 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 FL09 NHE registered?

FL09 NHE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is FL09 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 NHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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