MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise Edge wear to both Front tyres
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak under vehicle covering gearbox area
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil leak under vehicle covering gearbox area
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges/side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish
Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged but secure
Nearside Front shocker damp
Offside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish
Offside Front shocker damp
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish
Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged but secure
Nearside Front shocker damp
Offside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish
Offside Front shocker damp
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
chips on window screen
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
chips on window screen
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Rear shock absorber dust covers detatched
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Rear shock absorber dust covers detatched
Under bonnet covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre 2mm tread depth
Under bonnet covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges
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YG09 SZV 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 61.9%.
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 YG09 SZV, 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 YG09 SZV registered?
YG09 SZV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2009.
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