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Y300 SCC

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,440 mi
Last recorded40,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 SCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 40,440 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 40,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 37,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 31,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 30,979 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 30,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,363 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,554 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 21,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,989 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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Y300 SCC is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y300 SCC, 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

How do I check the history of Y300 SCC?

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What year was Y300 SCC registered?

Y300 SCC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is Y300 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y300 SCC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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