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Y44 DVN

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 DVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,348 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,599 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,119 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 87,119 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,225 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,762 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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Y44 DVN is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y44 DVN, 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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Y44 DVN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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