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AO59 OMJ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,488 mi
Last recorded208,488 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 208,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm & worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 197,571 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 19 Dec 2024 197,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Dec 2023 184,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 171,250 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 157,964 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,266 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,027 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,066 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,706 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,968 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,290 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 OMJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

AO59 OMJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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