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LD09 KJU

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,220 mi
Last recorded123,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 KJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 123,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,902 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses front & rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted front to back underneath

Fail 19 Feb 2024 103,545 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted front to back underneath

Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,546 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber donut cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,371 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,170 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 34,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 May 2013 14,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,248 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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LD09 KJU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LD09 KJU, 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 LD09 KJU registered?

LD09 KJU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2009.

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