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GY09 AYL

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 AYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 96,951 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 96,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,312 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 96,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,107 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to various points on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to various points on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,640 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 94,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,208 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

zero emissions

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2016 69,904 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 59,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 7 Feb 2013 29,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Worn on Outer edge of tread .below legel limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 20,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Worn on Outer edge of tread .below legel limit

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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GY09 AYL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey 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 GY09 AYL, 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 GY09 AYL registered?

GY09 AYL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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