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VU09 ETA

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ETA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 134,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,778 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,231 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,640 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 85,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,581 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPING

Nearside Front 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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VU09 ETA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver 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 VU09 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 ETA registered?

VU09 ETA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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