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AF09 MFO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,042 mi
Last recorded163,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 163,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 155,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 155,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 102,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,420 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,567 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,493 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall. [Conti 215/40 X ZR18].

Fail 11 Jun 2016 52,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall. [Conti 215/40 X ZR18].

Pass 2 May 2015 46,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre shows signs of perishing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MFO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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