MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
manufactures covers fitted
plastic caoting lifting on n/s & o/s front steel brake pipes
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
manufactures covers fitted
plastic caoting lifting on n/s & o/s front steel brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating on pipes lifting (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
manufactures covers fitted
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad sensor wire close to drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush bolt looks incorrect? (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipes (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipes (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn outer edge away to 0mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre wall perishing
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FG09 GYS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 FG09 GYS, 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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FG09 GYS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2009.
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