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EF59 AUE

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 AUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,827 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,031 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,403 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished,

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer and inner edges.

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer and inner edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,817 miles

All tyre valves perished.

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre treads cracking/splitting.

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

Rear Tyre tread getting close to wear bars.

Slight scratches to Windscreen in Zone A.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All tyre valves perished.

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre treads cracking/splitting.

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

Rear Tyre tread getting close to wear bars.

Slight scratches to Windscreen in Zone A.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,492 miles

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

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

all four tyre valves cracking

all four tyres cracking in tread

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EF59 AUE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF59 AUE, 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 EF59 AUE registered?

EF59 AUE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is EF59 AUE safe to buy?

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