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AF59 JFV

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 140,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 140,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 125,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 123,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 115,681 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,462 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 89,518 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/r18 88y bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,863 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 35,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,652 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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AF59 JFV 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 72.2%.

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 AF59 JFV, 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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AF59 JFV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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