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EA09 KYR

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,175 mi
Last recorded77,175 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 KYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 77,173 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked by Screw Hole (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp Unit has Condensation

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate Cracked in Corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on Inside of Headlamp Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,110 miles

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress inside.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 54,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,125 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,160 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,786 miles

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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EA09 KYR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA09 KYR, 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 EA09 KYR registered?

EA09 KYR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is EA09 KYR safe to buy?

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