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Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear propshaft rubber spliting
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessivly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shock absorbed dust covers insecure
Offside Rear shock absorbed dust covers insecure
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.
lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.
n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish / split.
n/s/r. tyre outer wall damaged.
Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides of vehicle. (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.
lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.
n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish / split.
n/s/r. tyre outer wall damaged.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
tps light on
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
tps light on
Front both 205-50-17 worn on edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J7 VRC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J7 VRC, 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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J7 VRC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 April 2009.
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