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GV09 OGH

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,215 mi
Last recorded160,215 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OGH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 160,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 116,188 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 116,188 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 109,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 106,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,462 miles

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

engine covers

under trays

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,582 miles

engine covers

front wiper noisy

under trays

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,969 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,969 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,276 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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GV09 OGH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV09 OGH, 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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GV09 OGH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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