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AK59 JWC

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,159 mi
Last recorded179,159 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 179,159 miles

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 165,689 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 140,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 140,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Cable contacting driveshaft. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS lamp is lit.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 119,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,469 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,101 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short both headlamps (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires both head lamps (1.9.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,511 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,333 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

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 JWC is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JWC, 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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AK59 JWC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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