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AF09 TVU

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,128 mi
Last recorded200,128 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 200,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has inner and outer wear

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface corrosion to both inner rear sills

Pass 18 Dec 2021 196,032 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 188,621 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 180,316 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 170,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 21 Jun 2014 99,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged.(not adversely affecting view to rear)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door mirror damaged.(not adversely affecting view to rear)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

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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AF09 TVU 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 84.6%.

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 AF09 TVU, 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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AF09 TVU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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