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DY09 YSL

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YSL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 85y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 85y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 58,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 56,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,900 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 17,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 13,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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DY09 YSL is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY09 YSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY09 YSL registered?

DY09 YSL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is DY09 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 YSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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