MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front nsf mirror glass missing
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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (refit bulb correctly) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (inner bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (rear hanger snapped, but system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))
engine covers and under trays fitted restricting full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FRONT TYRES CRACKED/AGED
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT BULB (1.1.A.3b)
FRONT TYRES CRACKED/AGED
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front tyres have uneven wear
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF09 DRV 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 EF09 DRV, 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 EF09 DRV registered?
EF09 DRV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2009.
Is EF09 DRV safe to buy?
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