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KT09 LRK

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,507 mi
Last recorded141,507 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 LRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 141,507 miles

radiator loose and all mountings missing or broken

Fail 23 Mar 2022 141,454 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing fixings sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing fixing sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components lower spring mount fouling tyre (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components lower spring mount fouling tyre (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

radiator loose and all mountings missing or broken

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,278 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Middle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle at n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,131 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,131 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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KT09 LRK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KT09 LRK, 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 KT09 LRK registered?

KT09 LRK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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