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Y18 OAB

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 OAB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 94,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake performance requirement only just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 70,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,016 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 22,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,466 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

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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Y18 OAB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y18 OAB, 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 Y18 OAB registered?

Y18 OAB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is Y18 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 OAB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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