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AK09 YFL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,533 mi
Last recorded162,533 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 162,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 162,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,043 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 141,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,740 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to get low in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

underbody corrosion

underbody shields fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 122,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

underbody corrosion

underbody shields fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r of handbrake requires attention

under body shields fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,631 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r of handbrake requires attention

under body shields fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,320 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,317 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,888 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,433 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 59,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,063 miles

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,055 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,739 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,091 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK09 YFL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AK09 YFL, 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 AK09 YFL registered?

AK09 YFL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is AK09 YFL safe to buy?

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