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L27 REY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,849 mi
Last recorded94,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 REY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 89,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,411 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 87,411 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2021 81,297 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,756 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over m.o.t. limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 55,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit baldy on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit baldy on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,364 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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L27 REY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L27 REY, 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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L27 REY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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