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Y88 BRN

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,609 mi
Last recorded72,609 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 BRN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,609 miles

parking brake light on

Pass 21 Jan 2025 61,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,641 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 54,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s frt brake pad, cracking

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 52,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,300 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 45,419 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,206 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 35,206 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRES ON 2MM NEAR LIMIT 2254517 RF (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRES ON 2MM NEAR LIMIT 2254517 RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 32,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,354 miles

o/s frt tyre splitting in tread

rear pads wearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,633 miles

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

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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Y88 BRN 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 87.5%.

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 Y88 BRN, 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

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What year was Y88 BRN registered?

Y88 BRN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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