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DU59 FBF

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,002 mi
Last recorded52,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 35,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 31,604 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,007 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,185 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 24,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,169 miles

No smoke flow detected on emmissions

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 9,873 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 9,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DU59 FBF is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU59 FBF, 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 DU59 FBF registered?

DU59 FBF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is DU59 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 FBF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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