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FD09 XRM

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,456 mi
Last recorded167,456 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 XRM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 167,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 162,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 154,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 143,604 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 142,856 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav mount (8.3.1e)

Brake pad warning light on but brake pads OK

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

Pass 9 May 2016 121,774 miles

Offside Rear handbrake reading lower than nearside advise attention

brake pad warning light on advise attention

dtc light on advise atention

handbrake only just met requirments 17% advise attention

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

lower reading on offside handbrake advise attention

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,528 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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FD09 XRM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD09 XRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD09 XRM registered?

FD09 XRM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is FD09 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 XRM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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