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K17 DVN

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,287 mi
Last recorded92,287 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 DVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 92,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 92,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front and rear light units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm and forward arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,689 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,482 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Including stop lamps and indicators lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,214 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,098 miles

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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K17 DVN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K17 DVN, 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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K17 DVN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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