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AK59 TTE

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TTE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,355 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres heavily cracked + perished around shoulders. 225/40r18 runflats

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective incorrectly fitted (1.1.21 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 69,862 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,101 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,101 miles

Emissions not tested Test Aborted. (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,763 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TTE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 TTE registered?

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

Is AK59 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 TTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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