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FL09 YCY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 YCY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,753 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded beneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 80,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded beneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate broken

osr brake pipe corroded under plastic coating

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,850 miles

floor and engine covers fitted

front registration plate damaged

oil pressure lamp flashes on/off at tick over

Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,736 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

floor and engine covers fitted

front registration plate damaged

oil pressure lamp flashes on/off at tick over

Pass 31 Dec 2021 72,540 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Dec 2021 72,540 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,642 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 63,642 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,001 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,191 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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FL09 YCY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL09 YCY, 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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FL09 YCY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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