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AJ59 LWK

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LWK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 160,302 miles

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

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

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

rear axel corroded

undersheilds

Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,267 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

undersheilds

Fail 8 Jul 2025 151,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

undersheilds

Pass 10 Jul 2024 144,172 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noisey gear box

undersheilds

undersheilds

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,566 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 139,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,756 miles

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

o/s/f wing mirror outer casing cracked

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wing mirror outer casing cracked

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,162 miles

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

undersheilds and engine covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,699 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,699 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,827 miles

Offside mirror broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,193 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 LWK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ59 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

AJ59 LWK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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