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M70 BGM

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 BGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,541 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight Coolant Leak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,540 miles

Suspension pipes corroded (Front)

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play minimal play from wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack / chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 58,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack / chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,844 miles

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

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

Rear removed tow -bar ball so registration plate is FULLY legible to ANPR cameras

Fail 19 Sep 2018 57,844 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured from a reasonable distance by tow-bar ball (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,951 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,562 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f brake disc corroaded

rear screen washer poor

Fail 1 Oct 2013 28,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f brake disc corroaded

rear screen washer poor

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,026 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 17,026 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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M70 BGM is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M70 BGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M70 BGM is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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