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FL59 TBU

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,508 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 107,508 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,221 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inner face (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,759 miles

OSF TYRE wearing on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,960 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,959 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,460 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 245/35 r18 88y

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 TBU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL59 TBU, 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 FL59 TBU registered?

FL59 TBU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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