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GV59 LXW

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,912 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,967 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 43,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,714 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 13,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 12,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,253 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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GV59 LXW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GV59 LXW, 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 GV59 LXW registered?

GV59 LXW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is GV59 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 LXW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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