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AFZ 1520

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1520
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,336 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 129,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 117,080 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 116,971 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust loose and leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose and leaking first joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,601 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,599 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe - middle section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,438 miles

Under body heat shield corroded.

Undertray not fully secure

Fail 25 Jul 2019 101,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body heat shield corroded.

Undertray not fully secure

Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,137 miles

Under body heat shield corroded.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under body heat shield corroded.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,691 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,691 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

parking brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 May 2016 79,724 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,958 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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AFZ 1520 is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AFZ 1520, 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 AFZ 1520 registered?

AFZ 1520 is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is AFZ 1520 safe to buy?

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