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AY59 ENV

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,599 mi
Last recorded157,599 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ENV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 157,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 146,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 144,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 144,479 miles

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

Rear Registration plate missing Plate in rear window (0.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Fail 13 Aug 2020 128,600 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (offside) (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,055 miles

all tyres poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2019 123,055 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

all tyres poor condition

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,395 miles

Bonnet release lever very stiff to operate

Both rear caliper anti rattle clips missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper has staining on it

Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Bonnet release lever very stiff to operate

Both rear caliper anti rattle clips missing

Front exhaust pipe securing clamp broken

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper has staining on it

Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slightly binding

Nearside Rear Upper Play Suspension arm inner bush.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,618 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,049 miles

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,591 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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AY59 ENV is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AY59 ENV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 ENV registered?

AY59 ENV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AY59 ENV safe to buy?

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