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YB09 WBK

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 107,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover has become detatched

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,363 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover has become detatched

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,767 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 91,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 68,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,048 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,123 miles

Unable to measure brake fluid

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,451 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YB09 WBK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB09 WBK, 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 YB09 WBK registered?

YB09 WBK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is YB09 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 WBK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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