2009 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 October 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,594 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Bmw has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 14,594 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-10-08, which is a critical red flag.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 14,594 miles over 17 years, averaging 7,981 miles per year, which is consistent with UK average.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2018-08-08 (84,850 mi) — immediate safety risk.
- MAJOR tyre defect on 2020-10-01 (98,001 mi) — safety-critical failure.
- MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-10-08 — critical legal status.
- 6 failures and 7 passes over 13 tests — highly inconsistent and concerning history.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,981 miles/year — no fraud detected.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its age.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage anomalies in the provided data.
- BMW 120 Sport model is generally well-regarded for its performance and handling.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 14,594 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 17,572 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 19,546 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) FAIL Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 19,546 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 37,403 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Offside front tyre Inner has a cut
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 54,675 mi |
ADVISORY tear tyres nearing limit
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 67,000 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 84,850 mi |
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) MAJOR Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavy scoring on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Engine check light on ADVISORY Tyre pressure light on, not flashing ADVISORY Windscreen washers are weak ADVISORY Engine cover fitted ADVISORY Under tray fitted ADVISORY O/S/F Wheel is cracked, X2, inner ADVISORY N/S/F Wheel is cracked, X1, inner
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 84,850 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Engine check light on ADVISORY Windscreen washers are weak ADVISORY Engine cover fitted ADVISORY Under tray fitted ADVISORY O/S/F Wheel is cracked, X2, inner ADVISORY N/S/F Wheel is cracked, X1, inner
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 92,671 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 98,001 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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| Oct 2020 | PASS | 98,001 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 101,301 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 101,301 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 106,783 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2022 | PASS | 106,783 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 116,693 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 116,693 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires broken ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 125,711 mi |
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 125,711 mi |
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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