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YR09 FDD

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FDD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 109,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,555 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 109,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides(more on inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 104,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,847 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 88,847 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

mil light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,582 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,177 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,886 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 FDD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR09 FDD, 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 YR09 FDD registered?

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

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