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DY09 YVM

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 79,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,726 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 71,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,694 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,984 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 46,615 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 40,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,964 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 May 2016 35,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,298 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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DY09 YVM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

DY09 YVM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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