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AF09 MFJ

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,941 mi
Last recorded160,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 160,941 miles

Nearside Front Bottom arm slight movement

Pass 21 Jun 2024 151,693 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 146,460 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 146,421 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 139,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 133,444 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 133,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 120,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,922 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,941 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 76,302 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,245 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,928 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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AF09 MFJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF09 MFJ, 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 AF09 MFJ registered?

AF09 MFJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is AF09 MFJ safe to buy?

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