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FG59 UBE

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 UBE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 157,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 141,139 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear corroded slightly underneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 130,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear corroded slightly underneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Approx 75% worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 120,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,905 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,339 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 82,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,721 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,259 miles

Nearside 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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FG59 UBE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG59 UBE, 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 FG59 UBE registered?

FG59 UBE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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