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LD59 JBV

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,220 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 142,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 134,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 134,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,363 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,500 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,620 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Prop shaft rear rubber perished

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,042 miles

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

Propshaft rear rubber starting to crack

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,464 miles

Emissions result too low to record

Offside front brake pipe expanded under outer coating

Prop shaft rear coupling starting to crack

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,638 miles

Emissions result too low to record

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,715 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,283 miles

Nearside Rear on 4 mm

Offside Rear on 4 mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 47,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,527 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 JBV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD59 JBV, 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 JBV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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