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GV58 KZP

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 KZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 125,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 119,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 105,295 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,646 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,369 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,369 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,372 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,419 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,927 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

crack in front registration plate

Fail 30 Jan 2015 59,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

crack in front registration plate

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,155 miles

n/s mirror glass broken.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s mirror glass broken.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 40,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,878 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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GV58 KZP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV58 KZP, 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 GV58 KZP registered?

GV58 KZP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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