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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All rear suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Propshaft rear doughnut is perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All rear suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
Coolant is low
Engine oil is low
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Been red hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Propshaft rear doughnut is perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tpms light is on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant is low
Engine oil is low
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nsf outer pad looks to have been hot and is starting to crumble
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Light is also illuminated on dash (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension is corroded and bushes perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking
underside and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear wipers slight smeering
propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking
underside and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
unable to detect emissions
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YE09 ZXB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YE09 ZXB, 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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YE09 ZXB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2009.
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