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LJ59 KTO

2009 BMW 320

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,231 mi
Last recorded156,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 32090,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 KTO
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 156,231 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 146,904 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 9 May 2024 137,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 137,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 128,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 117,288 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 117,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,637 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,488 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,313 miles

under-trays fitted throughout preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under-trays fitted throughout preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r/wheel slightly distorted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r/wheel slightly distorted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,769 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,312 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise slight play in both rear top arms

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,851 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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LJ59 KTO is a 2009 BMW 320 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 90,379 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ59 KTO is a 2009 BMW 320, first registered on 8 November 2009.

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