MOT Status
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122,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front high beam incorrectly fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps does not illuminate fully. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front high beam incorrectly fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust sleeve cracked + corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyres perished
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust sleeve cracked + corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyres perished
TPMS Light on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight show signs of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
inner and outer edge front tyres starting to wear
inner edge rear tyres starting to wear
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
inner and outer edge front tyres starting to wear
inner edge rear tyres starting to wear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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AU59 RNN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AU59 RNN, 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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AU59 RNN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2009.
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