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A19 TET

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,209 mi
Last recorded71,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,993 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 58,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 47,674 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 47,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,478 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,607 miles

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

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

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,567 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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A19 TET is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A19 TET, 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 A19 TET registered?

A19 TET is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is A19 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 TET shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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