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KN09 URX

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,860 mi
Last recorded178,860 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 URX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 178,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 173,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,224 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 161,224 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 154,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 118,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 run flat, has a puncture only 6psi in tyre, (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fornt disc's lipped and worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,681 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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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KN09 URX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

KN09 URX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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