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DX59 MVR

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,551 mi
Last recorded180,551 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 MVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 180,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 171,170 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 171,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 163,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion: rear inner sill's, rear underside

Fail 9 Feb 2023 151,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion: rear inner sill's, rear underside

Pass 7 Feb 2022 139,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wear on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 103,918 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 103,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,740 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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DX59 MVR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX59 MVR, 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 DX59 MVR registered?

DX59 MVR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DX59 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 MVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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