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W44 BEY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,443 mi
Last recorded144,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 BEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 144,443 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 136,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 136,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 124,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,616 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 112,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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W44 BEY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W44 BEY, 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 W44 BEY registered?

W44 BEY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is W44 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W44 BEY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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