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DE59 BWP

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,831 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 131,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,714 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 131,714 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light on

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,838 miles

E.M.L. on

Engine cover fitted / Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 98,793 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

E.M.L. on

Engine cover fitted / Under tray fitted

Tyre pressure light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,534 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

brake pad warning light on

engine managment light on

run flat light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,194 miles

N/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge.

O/s/r tyre worn bold 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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DE59 BWP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE59 BWP, 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 DE59 BWP registered?

DE59 BWP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DE59 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 BWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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