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GV09 VHY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 VHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,123 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,332 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,955 miles

screen has crack nearside

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,601 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 26,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has misfire

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2012 26,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

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 VHY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV09 VHY, 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 GV09 VHY registered?

GV09 VHY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is GV09 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 VHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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