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YR09 FCG

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FCG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 106,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,657 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 96,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 84,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 84,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 41,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 16,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,903 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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YR09 FCG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YR09 FCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 FCG registered?

YR09 FCG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YR09 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 FCG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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