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YY09 FZD

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,337 mi
Last recorded158,337 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 158,337 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 158,337 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,198 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint outer casing damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 154,194 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,127 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 149,127 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 141,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 135,982 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 131,392 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,750 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 120,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 120,996 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,596 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 105,563 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 95,290 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 95,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,486 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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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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