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L4 UML

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 UML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,412 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner around the whole of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,117 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 81,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,187 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 74,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,649 miles

all 4 tyres cracks/perished in tread lines

both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perished/cracked in tread

Rear tyres worn n inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,828 miles

Emission test struggled to pass

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 24,816 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Emission test struggled to pass

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

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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L4 UML is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L4 UML, 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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L4 UML is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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