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FH09 AUP

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 AUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2022 145,187 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 134,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,039 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 119,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,512 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,001 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush on wishbone has play under load (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Under load (2.5.B.1a)

Rear seats folded down not allowing inspection adult seat belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under tray

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp on the front broken exhaust system has movement

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH09 AUP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH09 AUP, 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 FH09 AUP registered?

FH09 AUP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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