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2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,663 mi
Last recorded143,663 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN59 AAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 143,663 miles

Offside Rear hub corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 143,663 miles

Offside Rear hub corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,436 miles

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

Rear Rear Hub Corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 127,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 121,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 117,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,523 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 113,523 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,411 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))

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,825 miles

Rear Tyre's Bald From Inner Edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,045 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 37,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2012 21,774 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AN59 AAA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AN59 AAA, 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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AN59 AAA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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