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DN59 UBX

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 UBX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 124,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 124,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 103,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,044 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 92,044 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,234 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight crack in lens (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,780 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,070 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,445 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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DN59 UBX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN59 UBX, 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 DN59 UBX registered?

DN59 UBX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is DN59 UBX safe to buy?

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