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GV58 NFP

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,499 mi
Last recorded150,499 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 NFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 150,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 147,264 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 138,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,419 miles

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2019 128,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 116,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,140 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 105,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper for clearance of windscreen

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

unable to see rear coil spring lower tails at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,005 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread cuts and injuries

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper for clearance of windscreen

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer tread cuts and injuries

unable to see rear coil spring lower tails at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,069 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs wearing\rear brake pads worn very low but appear to be above 1.5mm\unable to see rear coil spring lower tails at time of test\front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn and lipped\front brake pads wearing thin but appear to be above 1.5mm\

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,447 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped\front brake pads wearing thin but appear to be above 1.5mm\

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,891 miles

near side rear tyre has cut smaller than 25mm deep enough to reach cords

off side rear tyre has cut greater than 25mm not quite reaching cords

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 NFP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

GV58 NFP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is GV58 NFP safe to buy?

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