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GY09 ZHO

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,399 mi
Last recorded138,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZHO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undercover & undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,490 miles

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

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 137,490 miles

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

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

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,365 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,092 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Offside 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 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper spring missing.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 122,082 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Offside 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 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper spring missing.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

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

Pass 22 May 2015 89,032 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,833 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 49,015 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY09 ZHO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHO, 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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GY09 ZHO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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