MOT Status
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157,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Standing surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate missing Plate in rear window (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Standing surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (offside) (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL
all tyres poor condition
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
all tyres poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet release lever very stiff to operate
Both rear caliper anti rattle clips missing
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake caliper has staining on it
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Bonnet release lever very stiff to operate
Both rear caliper anti rattle clips missing
Front exhaust pipe securing clamp broken
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake caliper has staining on it
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Slightly binding
Nearside Rear Upper Play Suspension arm inner bush.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front tyres slight wear on inner edge
Rear tyres worn on inner edge
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AY59 ENV is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 AY59 ENV, 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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What year was AY59 ENV registered?
AY59 ENV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2009.
Is AY59 ENV safe to buy?
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