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KX09 PWZ

2009 BMW 120

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,402 mi
Last recorded54,402 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 54,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification fitted incorrectly fouling roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,895 miles

Nearside Condensation in headlight

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 48,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub, lower bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Condensation in headlight

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 46,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 37,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 37,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,466 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,560 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 26,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,356 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,253 miles

Centre brake light cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,889 miles

Both the nearside front and the offside front tyres cracked along the tread areas.

Both the nearside rear and the offside rear tyres low on inner edges. Tyre treads on 2mm - 4mm (Both tyres!).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,631 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 5,031 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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KX09 PWZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KX09 PWZ, 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 KX09 PWZ registered?

KX09 PWZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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