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AJ59 UPC

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,014 mi
Last recorded123,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 123,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,046 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 121,043 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,761 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outside edge (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,369 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Jan 2017 88,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,134 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,544 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 60,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,274 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 UPC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

AJ59 UPC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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