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FL09 YCU

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,233 mi
Last recorded62,233 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 YCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,233 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE CAR WILL NEED ALIGHNMENT ADJUSTING

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 21540/18

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,269 miles

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

Rear 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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FL09 YCU is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL09 YCU, 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 FL09 YCU registered?

FL09 YCU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is FL09 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 YCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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