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AFZ 1529

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1529
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 95,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,787 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 81,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity tinted film (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing tinted film affecting function (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity tinted film (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing tinted film affecting function (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light on pre 1st january 2012

Fail 15 Oct 2019 71,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light on pre 1st january 2012

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,094 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 18 Sep 2017 64,819 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,504 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,504 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 39,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,621 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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AFZ 1529 is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFZ 1529, 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 AFZ 1529 registered?

AFZ 1529 is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is AFZ 1529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 1529 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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