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GY59 EHP

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 EHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 74,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative insecure in steering wheel (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened subframe/suspension components bent/distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure foam cut/missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm - rose joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring incorrectly routed (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet - wires cut/incorrectly joined (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper loose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels missing two wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside body/door damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,906 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,775 miles

o/s/r tyre worn worn on inner edge and tread on 1.9mm in centre

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,418 miles

undetected emissions peak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,214 miles

rear inner brake pads becoming low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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GY59 EHP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY59 EHP, 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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GY59 EHP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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