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Y99 REC

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 REC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 169,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 162,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 130,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached upwards one (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 102,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,539 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,590 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 79,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 70,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,318 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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Y99 REC is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y99 REC, 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 Y99 REC registered?

Y99 REC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is Y99 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 REC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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