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AB54 MLB

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,105 mi
Last recorded84,105 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 MLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,105 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 23 Feb 2026 84,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o\s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 79,520 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 74,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,918 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,026 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

vehicle undertrays

Fail 23 Feb 2018 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

vehicle undertrays

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,931 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 42,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

nail in n.s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,082 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,858 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 21,858 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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AB54 MLB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB54 MLB, 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.

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What year was AB54 MLB registered?

AB54 MLB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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