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KU09 UMB

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,691 mi
Last recorded162,691 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 UMB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 162,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2023 153,156 miles

general corrosion underside

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 153,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underside

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 141,921 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 132,643 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 29 Apr 2020 122,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,174 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,824 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear on edges

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage (no cords exposed)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,792 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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KU09 UMB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU09 UMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU09 UMB registered?

KU09 UMB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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The MOT history for KU09 UMB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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