MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened COILOVER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN FITTED AND ORIGINAL DROP LINKS ARE STILL FITTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened COILOVER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN FITTED AND ORIGINAL DROP LINKS ARE STILL FITTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened COILOVER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN FITTED AND ORIGINAL DROP LINKS ARE STILL FITTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened COILOVER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN FITTED AND ORIGINAL DROP LINKS ARE STILL FITTED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint outer casing damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint outer casing damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f/ tyre worn on outer edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing to rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f/ tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover/under tray fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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YY09 FZD is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YY09 FZD, 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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YY09 FZD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2009.
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