2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · TH09 FAB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on June 2 2023 at 115,797 miles. While the most recent inspection recorded no defects, the historical data indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The car failed two consecutive tests in both 2022 and 2023 before achieving a pass, suggesting that the owner only addressed mechanical issues when forced by a failure rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year over seventeen years. There is a significant gap of 17,877 miles between the March 2022 test at 97,900 miles and the June 2023 test at 115,797 miles. This period of higher usage follows years of lower mileage, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as suspension bushes and engine mounts, as well as corrosion in brake fluid lines that a standard MOT test might overlook. Because the MOT record does not list the specific reasons for the previous failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of common E87 chassis weak points. Focus on checking the front control arm bushes and tension struts for tearing, which are frequent points of failure on this model. Given the age of the vehicle and the intermittent nature of the records, inspect the underside for structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points to ensure the integrity has not degraded beyond what a basic tester would flag.