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LD59 SFY

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 SFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 142,257 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,969 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear subframe front mounting brackets corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 131,969 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear subframe front mounting brackets corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre wearing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 114,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper centre arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre wearing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 109,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,673 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,148 miles

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,508 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 SFY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SFY, 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 SFY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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