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AA57 NAA

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

141,377 mi
Last recorded141,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 NAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 141,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,947 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,772 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,390 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2023 116,390 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,014 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,405 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 86,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 80,615 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 74,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 74,486 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 45,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,153 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 63,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,011 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,010 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 57,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,197 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,091 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,855 miles

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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AA57 NAA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 AA57 NAA, 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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AA57 NAA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AA57 NAA safe to buy?

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