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AN54 ELM

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN54 ELM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 160,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,709 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,014 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,451 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 88,042 miles

Stone chip in windscreen, below 10mm

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stone chip in windscreen, below 10mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,426 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sticker in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,593 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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AN54 ELM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AN54 ELM, 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 AN54 ELM registered?

AN54 ELM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is AN54 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN54 ELM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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