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LD59 VVF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,117 mi
Last recorded160,117 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,117 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 135,030 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front fastener deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,235 miles

front number plate cracked

offside headlamp scratched on lense

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,941 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 89,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,495 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,799 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,786 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 VVF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

LD59 VVF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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