MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6 mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6 mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on tread
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL59 MEV is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FL59 MEV, 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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FL59 MEV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2009.
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