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AF59 XTL

2009 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,706 mi
Last recorded152,706 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XTL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,706 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 148,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 143,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 138,914 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 138,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,254 miles

Front brake pads low

rear brake discs slightly corroded/scored

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,458 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,605 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 XTL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Orange 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 AF59 XTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF59 XTL registered?

AF59 XTL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AF59 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 XTL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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