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Y33 URS

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,606 mi
Last recorded141,606 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 URS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 141,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 124,665 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 124,665 miles

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 112,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,352 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,712 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,303 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,666 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 54,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,348 miles

both rear tyres wearing to limit

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,731 miles

both front tyres cracking on the traed

emissions reading too clean to read

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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Y33 URS is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y33 URS, 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 Y33 URS registered?

Y33 URS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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