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KN09 SMO

2009 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,093 mi
Last recorded117,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 SMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,422 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,530 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,074 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,074 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,560 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

EML lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split also wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Covers and under trays fitted

EML lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,140 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,504 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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KN09 SMO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN09 SMO, 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 KN09 SMO registered?

KN09 SMO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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