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YR59 JFZ

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,110 mi
Last recorded135,110 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 JFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 135,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake warning light indicates a fault

t.p.m.s. light indicates a fault

Fail 29 Dec 2020 131,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake warning light indicates a fault

t.p.m.s. light indicates a fault

Pass 29 Jun 2019 121,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil warning light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 112,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,721 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 88,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,538 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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YR59 JFZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR59 JFZ, 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 YR59 JFZ registered?

YR59 JFZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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