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KS58 LFH

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,748 mi
Last recorded173,748 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 LFH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 168,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front imbalance across front brakes is nsf 150 osf 110

Rear brake imbalance 20%

Rear can not fully see base of coil springs

hand brake switch light is on

service light is on

tyre low pressure light is on

under vehicle covers and engine bay fitted can not see some components

Fail 1 Feb 2018 159,135 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front imbalance across front brakes is nsf 150 osf 110

Rear brake imbalance 20%

Rear can not fully see base of coil springs

hand brake switch light is on

service light is on

tyre low pressure light is on

under vehicle covers and engine bay fitted can not see some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 147,642 miles

slight play in top arms of rear suspension , both sides

Fail 30 Jan 2017 147,634 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high has been adjusted by NT (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb has been refitted by NT (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in top arms of rear suspension , both sides

Pass 19 Jan 2016 128,783 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 128,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 121,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,832 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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KS58 LFH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KS58 LFH, 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 KS58 LFH registered?

KS58 LFH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is KS58 LFH safe to buy?

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