2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SM09 MSX
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 104,642 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 MSX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2023
- 104,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 MSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (SM09 MSX) between March 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM09 MSX Mileage History
- 16/03/2022103,059 mi
- 16/03/2022103,059 mi
- 06/10/2023104,637 mi+1,578 mi
- 09/10/2023104,642 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,011 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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