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Y13 GMD

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 GMD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,114 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cuts across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 113,114 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cuts across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 107,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 107,695 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has multiple splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 98,607 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 98,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (continental) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (continental) (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,167 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 79,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 45,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,329 miles

PASSENGER seat not adjustable

o/s & n/s rear tyres wonr on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,495 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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Y13 GMD is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y13 GMD, 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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Y13 GMD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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