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AO59 DDE

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,794 mi
Last recorded36,794 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 36,794 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 36,425 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,413 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 34,413 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 34,009 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,510 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,663 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 24,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,279 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 13,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 13,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,407 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 DDE is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DDE, 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 AO59 DDE registered?

AO59 DDE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AO59 DDE safe to buy?

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