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VU09 EXN

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,076 mi
Last recorded197,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 EXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 197,076 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2023 197,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 190,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 175,094 miles

Front Exhaust clamp loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on edges and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint play advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper inner joint play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint play advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 166,825 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Fail 24 Jul 2020 166,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 5 Aug 2019 156,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where flexible joint is (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 147,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn high/low (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Small chunk out of the sidewall however not showing inner structure.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 118,067 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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VU09 EXN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

VU09 EXN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 EXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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