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FL59 JPF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,387 mi
Last recorded92,387 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 JPF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 92,387 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 92,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,185 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 81,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,434 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 58,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,863 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 18,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL59 JPF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL59 JPF, 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 FL59 JPF registered?

FL59 JPF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 JPF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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