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L20 GNM

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 GNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 84,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,981 miles

2 X REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 79,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,467 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,870 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning message on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,836 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine poor running

engine warning eml light on

Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,429 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders.

n/s/f tyre worn to second layer of compound on inner shoulder.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 30,428 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders.

n/s/f tyre worn to second layer of compound on inner shoulder.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,694 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 18,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,374 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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L20 GNM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L20 GNM, 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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L20 GNM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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