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805 LUO

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,331 mi
Last recorded19,331 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration805 LUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 19,331 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 19,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 14,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 13,271 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 13,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 12,999 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 12,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 12,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 12,083 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,224 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 11,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 7,877 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 6,761 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 6,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 5,795 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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805 LUO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 805 LUO, 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 805 LUO registered?

805 LUO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is 805 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 805 LUO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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