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AF59 XTU

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,214 mi
Last recorded161,214 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 161,214 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 157,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 142,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,714 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 102,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,096 miles

no smoke for smoke test

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,345 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 XTU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

AF59 XTU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AF59 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 XTU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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