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AU59 RNN

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RNN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,221 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 122,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front high beam incorrectly fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 117,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps does not illuminate fully. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front high beam incorrectly fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 94,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust sleeve cracked + corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Aug 2019 55,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust sleeve cracked + corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished

TPMS Light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight show signs of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner and outer edge front tyres starting to wear

inner edge rear tyres starting to wear

Fail 16 Sep 2017 52,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner and outer edge front tyres starting to wear

inner edge rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,802 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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AU59 RNN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 RNN, 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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AU59 RNN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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