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AO59 DWV

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust clamp after flexible joint has started to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,856 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 61,856 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm + Bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,418 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 DWV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

AO59 DWV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AO59 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 DWV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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