2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · MF59 VPL
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 163,643 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
MF59 VPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 163,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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MF59 VPL Mileage History
- 06/10/2021139,309 mi
- 11/10/2022149,636 mi+10,327 mi
- 11/10/2022149,636 mi
- 09/10/2023163,637 mi+14,001 mi
- 10/10/2023163,643 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 12,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF59 VPL 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 (MF59 VPL) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective lever missing. unable to open (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.