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VU59 NZJ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,164 mi
Last recorded186,164 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 NZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 186,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 174,812 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 174,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL HAS METAL STICKING OUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 160,416 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 145,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Central tread. ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 145,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Central tread. ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,914 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 136,914 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 119,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,458 miles

Advise nails in n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2015 88,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Advise nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,276 miles

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front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,226 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,460 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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VU59 NZJ 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 64.7%.

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 VU59 NZJ, 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 VU59 NZJ registered?

VU59 NZJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is VU59 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 NZJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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