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FE09 GVK

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,995 mi
Last recorded172,995 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 GVK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 172,995 miles

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 172,995 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 157,170 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 157,170 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 141,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2022 141,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 125,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 125,150 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,373 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,227 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,223 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,040 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,704 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,255 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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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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What year was FE09 GVK registered?

FE09 GVK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is FE09 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 GVK shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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