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AO59 CZG

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 133,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Smell of petrol near rear of vehicle / tant area, no visible signs of leak - advised to check

Fail 17 Jul 2026 133,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Smell of petrol near rear of vehicle / tant area, no visible signs of leak - advised to check

Pass 4 Jul 2025 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2025 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 104,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 100,225 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,923 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,929 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 21,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,665 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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AO59 CZG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO59 CZG, 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 AO59 CZG registered?

AO59 CZG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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