2009 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · NCZ 11

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, showing a stable maintenance trend despite its age. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 61,666 miles identified an advisory for a worn rear suspension arm pin or bush. While this indicates the onset of rubber component degradation, it did not result in a failure as the movement remained within acceptable limits. This follows three consecutive years of clean records, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard in recent years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with the car covering only 6,485 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, and similar small increments in the preceding years. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, however, it often increases the risk of dry-related issues, such as perished rubber seals or brake disc corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between tests. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension system to address the worn bush flagged in the 2025 test. The rear control arm bushings are a known point of wear on this chassis and can lead to handling instability if left untreated. Additionally, the 2022 failure due to low tyre tread on both rear tyres indicates that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance briefly. Given the low mileage, it is vital to check for sidewall cracking on the tyres and to ensure the brake discs are not heavily pitted from infrequent use.