2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AD59 NLU
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 186,045 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD59 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2026
- 186,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD59 NLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (AD59 NLU) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AD59 NLU Mileage History
- 19/10/2022128,289 mi
- 20/10/2023140,482 mi+12,193 mi
- 23/10/2024151,106 mi+10,624 mi
- 07/08/2025159,545 mi+8,439 mi
- 12/10/2026186,045 mi+26,500 mi
Average of roughly 14,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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