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AJ59 ZWF

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,829 mi
Last recorded150,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 150,829 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear. offside & nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle, Subframes & Suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2026 150,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear. offside & nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle, Subframes & Suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2025 147,623 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,265 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,057 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Oct 2016 76,082 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,294 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,521 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 ZWF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

AJ59 ZWF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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