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K20 ESL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,624 mi
Last recorded72,624 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 ESL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,773 miles

Offside Front slight water ingress into headlamp

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,193 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,561 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,006 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 18 Apr 2012 26,912 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)

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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K20 ESL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K20 ESL, 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 K20 ESL registered?

K20 ESL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is K20 ESL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 ESL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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