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EA09 ZFB

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,388 mi
Last recorded127,388 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,724 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 May 2019 108,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,892 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,210 miles

Nearside number plate light dim

handbrake very poor

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,259 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear very low in places

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZFB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFB, 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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EA09 ZFB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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