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LD59 JHH

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 JHH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 75,981 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 75,979 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 71,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,674 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

screen tint strip fitted to top of screen

tint film on all lamps not adversely affecting light output

tpms light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp partially broken, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 59,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp partially broken, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,802 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light slight tinted

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

Offside Rear slight tinted light

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 17,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 JHH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JHH, 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 LD59 JHH registered?

LD59 JHH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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