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L100 PJM

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 PJM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,118 miles

underbody and suspension area's corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,155 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,128 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2019 89,355 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,304 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on outer edge

Offside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,335 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,555 miles

signs of wear to both front brake discs

wear to n/s/f inner brake pad

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 53,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lean burn engine no smoke test printout but passed

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,017 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 31,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L100 PJM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L100 PJM, 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 L100 PJM registered?

L100 PJM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is L100 PJM safe to buy?

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