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AG09 GVL

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,657 mi
Last recorded102,657 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 GVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlight cover slightly broken but not effected on operation

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 100,474 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 100,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,000 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,680 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK / ENGINE NOISE

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,751 miles

Engine management light on

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

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jun 2017 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management light on

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

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 73,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,839 miles

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

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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AG09 GVL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AG09 GVL, 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 AG09 GVL registered?

AG09 GVL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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