MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Under body heat shield corroded.
Undertray not fully secure
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
Under body heat shield corroded.
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.
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.
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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