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Y19 ACH

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 ACH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 88,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 80,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,475 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 68,442 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,399 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,938 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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Y19 ACH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y19 ACH, 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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Y19 ACH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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