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AK59 CYO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,885 mi
Last recorded104,885 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 104,885 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2024 104,885 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,499 miles

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DAMAGED

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,001 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,071 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 44,070 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,373 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tread just within mot requirements

Offside Rear cut in tread just within mot requirements

Fail 7 Sep 2015 30,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in tread just within mot requirements

Offside Rear cut in tread just within mot requirements

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres have cuts in the tread but not 25mm long to cord

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,846 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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AK59 CYO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK59 CYO, 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 AK59 CYO registered?

AK59 CYO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is AK59 CYO safe to buy?

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