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KN09 USF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,662 mi
Last recorded120,662 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 120,662 miles

Rear HANDBRAKE Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,348 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine under tray damaged

high level brake light lens damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2022 105,853 miles

engine under tray broken

high level brake light lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 105,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray broken

high level brake light lens damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,116 miles

high level brake light lens damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2021 98,116 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

high level brake light lens damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,106 miles

engine under tray broken

high level brake light lens damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2020 93,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine under tray broken

high level brake light lens damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,112 miles

engine under tray broken

Fail 5 Dec 2019 86,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine under tray broken

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,415 miles

All tyres perising,advise early replacment of all tyres

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,352 miles

Advise,all tyres have started to crack

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 USF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

KN09 USF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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