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FL59 MEV

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,107 mi
Last recorded137,107 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MEV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,107 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 137,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,024 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 114,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,842 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 92,589 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,562 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 75,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,009 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,008 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,425 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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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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