MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury BROKEN BUMPER/SPLITTER (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear LED BULBS FLASHING (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault WARNING LIGHT (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective LED BULBS FLASHING (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER/OUTER (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 2mm thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES are starting to corrode around the unions
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
NSF TYRE wearing on the inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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BG59 XEK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BG59 XEK, 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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BG59 XEK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2009.
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