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GY09 NKG

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,562 mi
Last recorded195,562 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 NKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 195,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 184,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged, n/s/f brake back plate missing.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 175,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 175,670 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,154 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 169,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

noise from engine,

Pass 7 Nov 2019 160,075 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 151,790 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 151,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on both edges, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 141,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 126,184 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake waring light on

front screen damaged outside swept areas

rear bumper damaged

service light on

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,703 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake waring light on

front screen damaged outside swept areas

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,960 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,395 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,599 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GY09 NKG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY09 NKG, 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 GY09 NKG registered?

GY09 NKG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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