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EF09 YBX

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,244 mi
Last recorded63,244 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 YBX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 63,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 63,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 55,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 46,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 41,463 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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 30,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disk (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 24,296 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,565 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,895 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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EF09 YBX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF09 YBX, 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 EF09 YBX registered?

EF09 YBX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is EF09 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 YBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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