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AJ59 AYF

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,549 mi
Last recorded112,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 AYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 112,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both intermediate hoses at n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket defective / cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake fluctuating and has a reduced effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r from intermediate hoses, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,348 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r exhaust bracket mounting cracked(subframe bush cup washer )

Nearside Rear park brake fluctuating

Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,743 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,433 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,489 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,642 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,687 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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AJ59 AYF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ59 AYF, 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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What year was AJ59 AYF registered?

AJ59 AYF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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