MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH STARTING TO FADE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Rear BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH BUSHES WORN ALLOWING MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH WORN ALLOWING MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH STARTING TO FADE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Rear BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing slightly damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wing slightly damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FE09 GVK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FE09 GVK, 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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FE09 GVK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.
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