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WR09 FTY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,217 mi
Last recorded204,217 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 FTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 204,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake high

Pass 18 Nov 2021 196,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 179,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 164,551 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 164,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 154,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2018 154,619 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2017 133,387 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 133,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 117,271 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edge but not reached the cords

Fail 13 May 2016 117,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are worn on outer edge but not reached the cords

Pass 15 May 2015 97,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on outer edge of front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 37,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,201 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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WR09 FTY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR09 FTY, 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 WR09 FTY registered?

WR09 FTY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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