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LD59 ZGE

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,605 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,711 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 104,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,156 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 100,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 59,310 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2016 59,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 52,755 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,904 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,517 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 ZGE 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 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

LD59 ZGE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LD59 ZGE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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