MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Adv service lamp showing on dash.........
Front Adv both front shock absorber weak and getting poor condition.........
Front Adv front blades getting worn starting to scrub screen......
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv nearside front shock slight leak/misting of oil...... (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Adv offside rear lower suspension bush slight wear and knock getting poor condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside rear shock absorber leaking badly and poor condition........ (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front tyre worn on outer edges and worn out of shape poor condition........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Adv service lamp showing on dash.........
Front Adv both front shock absorber weak and getting poor condition.........
Front Adv front blades getting worn starting to scrub screen......
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv nearside front shock slight leak/misting of oil...... (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv nearside front tyre worn on outer edges and poor condition........ (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Adv offside rear lower suspension bush slight wear and knock getting poor condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake flexible hoses lightly perishing
both rear tyres worn to 2.0mm
handbrake warning light illuminated orange
plastic under trays fitted through out underside
under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection
o/s/f tyre wearing low inner and outer shoulder
plastic over sills
plastic under-trays covering some underside components
rear brake pads look low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing low on edges
plastic over sills
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YK09 OWU is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 YK09 OWU, 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 YK09 OWU registered?
YK09 OWU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.
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