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DV59 LGE

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 LGE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,408 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a small hole and hairline fracture

Fail 7 Aug 2023 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a small hole and hairline fracture

Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 115,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,449 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 107,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 82,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 82,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 75,072 miles

Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 56,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre worn 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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DV59 LGE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV59 LGE, 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 DV59 LGE registered?

DV59 LGE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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