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Y333 LKS

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,360 mi
Last recorded140,360 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 LKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 140,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 126,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,723 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,499 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 98,499 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 95,892 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,560 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,466 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,343 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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Y333 LKS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver 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 Y333 LKS, 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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What year was Y333 LKS registered?

Y333 LKS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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