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LG09 TSZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,949 mi
Last recorded81,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 TSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,915 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 55,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,086 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,258 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 39,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 32,030 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,729 miles

no smoke detected on emmission test

rear tyres close to limit

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 TSZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

LG09 TSZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is LG09 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 TSZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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