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GV59 OLC

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 OLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 117,150 miles

Driver side and Passenger side Front and Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Driver side and Passenger side Front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,595 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 86,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 65,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV59 OLC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV59 OLC, 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 GV59 OLC registered?

GV59 OLC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is GV59 OLC safe to buy?

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