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EA58 FZY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

242,883 mi
Last recorded242,883 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 FZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 242,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 242,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 242,752 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Not availiable for use at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside dip beam image deteriorating-bulb mis-aligned

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort at the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 229,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 216,520 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 216,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 207,368 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 207,368 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 199,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 189,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 189,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 179,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 166,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 157,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 143,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,923 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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EA58 FZY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA58 FZY, 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 EA58 FZY registered?

EA58 FZY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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