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L17 FAS

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 FAS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 105,529 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 100,896 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,776 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,875 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washers very poor

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 54,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,436 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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L17 FAS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L17 FAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 FAS registered?

L17 FAS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is L17 FAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 FAS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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