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DA59 MSX

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 MSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin and overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,728 miles

Front washers poor output

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator - ( nearside 50% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,749 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 98,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 94,731 miles

No emissions detected

Pass 22 May 2018 91,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 91,764 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no emissions detected

Pass 9 May 2016 78,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 78,711 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,612 miles

Near side front tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Off side front tyre tread worn to zero on outer edge.

Off side rear tyre tread worn to zero on inner edge.

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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DA59 MSX is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA59 MSX, 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 DA59 MSX registered?

DA59 MSX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is DA59 MSX safe to buy?

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