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KV59 XWH

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,468 mi
Last recorded171,468 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 XWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 171,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 4 Jan 2024 147,600 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,385 miles

Nearside front shock damp

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,188 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside mirror image poor

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both lamp lenses tinted(affects all rear lights) (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres wearing centre tread

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,952 miles

covers over testable items

rear pads 25% left

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,776 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)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,754 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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KV59 XWH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KV59 XWH, 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 KV59 XWH registered?

KV59 XWH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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