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YC09 FWZ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,054 mi
Last recorded118,054 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,047 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,886 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 101,835 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,157 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 88,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/r18 85y RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,776 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,245 miles

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

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

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,239 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PRS: bulb refitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,909 miles

brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,941 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,635 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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YC09 FWZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC09 FWZ, 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 YC09 FWZ registered?

YC09 FWZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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