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LD09 LXY

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,192 mi
Last recorded147,192 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 LXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,192 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 144,384 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body as well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,407 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 138,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,029 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,427 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 131,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise 4 wheel alignment

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,872 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting broken. Part of suspension bottom retaining bracket. Strongly recommend replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 125,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting broken. Part of suspension bottom retaining bracket. Strongly recommend replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 118,349 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,758 miles

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,985 miles

front tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,745 miles

tyre pressure warning light illuminating

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure warning light illuminating

Pass 2 May 2012 72,825 miles

Front discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LXY 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 LD09 LXY, 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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LD09 LXY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2009.

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