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LD59 EKO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,536 mi
Last recorded143,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 EKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 117,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerably Lipped Inner and Outer Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake wires insecure

all tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perished in tread

rear tyres worn low on tread and nearside rear has a nail in the tread

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,218 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

N/S/R Tyre Worn Close To Wear Indicators

O/S/R Tyre Perishing & Wearing On Edges Slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,003 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

N/S/R Tyre Worn Close To Wear Indicators

O/S/R Tyre Perishing & Wearing On Edges Slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,311 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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LD59 EKO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD59 EKO, 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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LD59 EKO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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