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AK59 SZF

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,851 mi
Last recorded201,851 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 201,851 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 200,555 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2021 184,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 163,201 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 163,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 157,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,878 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,394 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,698 miles

both front side lights dull

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs and pad wear sensor wire fowling drive shaft and road spring (1.9.2a)

both front side lights dull

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,536 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,193 miles

n/s rear tyre 3mm o/s rear tyre 4mm

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,193 miles

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

brake warning light on

n/s rear tyre 3mm o/s rear tyre 4mm

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 SZF is a 2009 BMW 120 in White 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 AK59 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

AK59 SZF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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