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KT09 TWW

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,848 mi
Last recorded136,848 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,598 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,522 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 121,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 115,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inner side of head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,575 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 48,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 40,270 miles

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

rear tyres 2m worn inner edges

Pass 8 May 2013 30,866 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 19,502 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 19,502 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 TWW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 KT09 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

KT09 TWW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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