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AP59 AOS

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,344 mi
Last recorded130,344 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AOS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,344 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear around subframe corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 130,344 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear around subframe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 119,400 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 119,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded under paint

Pass 20 Feb 2024 109,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,064 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,366 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,980 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,979 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad w/light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2016 54,869 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,518 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,746 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,706 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts

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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AP59 AOS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP59 AOS, 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 AP59 AOS registered?

AP59 AOS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is AP59 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 AOS shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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