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KN59 LSO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 128,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 128,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,467 miles

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

heavy vibration from engine (flywheel)

Fail 29 Mar 2023 127,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy vibration from engine (flywheel)

Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 125,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system dissconnected from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

Fail 11 Mar 2020 115,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 105,746 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,389 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,263 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)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,263 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

suspect rear inner pads wearing thin

windscreen chipped

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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KN59 LSO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN59 LSO, 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 KN59 LSO registered?

KN59 LSO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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