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AP09 HWB

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 149,249 miles

Both front wheel arches not fully secured.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front fog light inoperative.

nearside front wiring hanging out of bumper.

Fail 11 Nov 2023 149,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber brake light illuminated on dash.

Both front wheel arches not fully secured.

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative.

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative.

Nearside Front Wiring hanging out of bumper.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,867 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal has to much free travel.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,852 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal has to much free travel.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,809 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little amount of reserve travel

Fail 19 Jul 2021 123,809 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little amount of reserve travel

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All road wheels missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 123,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little amount of reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,308 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 112,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust fractured

Fail 10 Jul 2019 110,302 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust fractured

Fail 4 Jun 2019 110,277 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust fractured

oil level low

Pass 17 May 2018 96,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,580 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AP09 HWB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP09 HWB, 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.

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AP09 HWB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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