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FL59 NGG

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 NGG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 127,409 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 120,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall / n/s/r wheel been welded / corrosion on rear sub frame / corrosion on suspension units

engine x under covers fitted / chip on screen /

rear pads half worn

Fail 5 Jun 2024 114,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted [but not sealing one] (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall / n/s/r wheel been welded / corrosion on rear sub frame / corrosion on suspension units

engine x under covers fitted / chip on screen /

rear pads half worn

Pass 30 May 2023 108,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel rim is welded on inside but welding appears solid no cracks

Offside Front shock has oil leak but not excessive

bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 May 2023 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak abd bump stop rubber perished and hanging loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel rim is welded on inside but welding appears solid no cracks

Offside Front shock has oil leak but not excessive

Offside Rear brake pad sensor hanging loose not fitted

bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 100,075 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 25 May 2021 92,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge and has a nail in it.

Nearside outer stop light not working.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

tpms light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,360 miles

slight wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm bush

Fail 2 Jun 2020 87,357 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm bush

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall cut deep but no cords are showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake just met requirements, adjustment required

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,982 miles

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

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

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 20,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,987 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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FL59 NGG is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NGG, 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 FL59 NGG registered?

FL59 NGG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FL59 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 NGG 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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