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YE58 VMO

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,694 mi
Last recorded81,694 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 VMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,694 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Full under body panels fitted not allowing inspection of some testable items

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Full under body panels fitted not allowing inspection of some testable items

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,494 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 67,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shocker leaked ,and worn with no resistance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (bulb discoloured) (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Rear battery in boot ,clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO 2MM AND ABOUT TO TOUCH WARNING WIRE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE BOTH Front rubber wiper blades smearing and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 60,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,123 miles

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

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

both the rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,416 miles

emissions to lean to register

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 27,269 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on both inner+outer edges tread pattern cracked

o/s/f tyre tread pattern cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack

both rear tyres low tread and also wearing on inside edges

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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YE58 VMO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YE58 VMO, 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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YE58 VMO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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