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LG09 LXP

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 LXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,024 miles

Brake servo slow operation

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicating a fault. (pre 1 January 2012)

rear seat base loose / insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,024 miles

Brake servo slow operation

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicating a fault. (pre 1 January 2012)

rear seat base loose / insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,011 miles

Emissions not tested Oil light came on during test. No dipstick on vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake servo slow operation

Oil leak, but not excessive Covering various steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat base insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,006 miles

Emissions not tested Oil light came on during test. No dipstick on vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake servo slow operation

Oil leak, but not excessive Covering various steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat base insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly worn with deep lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,286 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,944 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,140 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,140 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LG09 LXP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG09 LXP, 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 LG09 LXP registered?

LG09 LXP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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