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VU59 OCA

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,243 mi
Last recorded211,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 211,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 199,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 199,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms light intermittent

Pass 16 Jan 2021 187,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 187,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 168,635 miles

Oil leak on rear differential

Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 158,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 139,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner and outer edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,962 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,453 miles

Nearside front tyre worn 2.5mm & small cut on outer wawll

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 1 Nov 2013 67,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs look slightly worn

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn 2.5mm & small cut on outer wawll

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,886 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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VU59 OCA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU59 OCA, 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 VU59 OCA registered?

VU59 OCA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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