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LG09 NPD

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

134,220 mi
Last recorded134,220 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 NPD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 134,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 127,216 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,216 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,504 miles

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,198 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,290 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,400 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,658 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

slight play in osr suspention arm bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,658 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

slight play in osr suspention arm bushes

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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LG09 NPD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 LG09 NPD, 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 LG09 NPD registered?

LG09 NPD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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