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AV59 KVB

2009 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 86,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe carrier bar corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,851 miles

Brake rotor's slightly deteriorated.

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

Osf and osr tire's cut no cords showing.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,824 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,890 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,768 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 22,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 22 Oct 2012 18,374 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 18,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV59 KVB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AV59 KVB, 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 AV59 KVB registered?

AV59 KVB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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