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YB09 WFC

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,012 mi
Last recorded52,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis floor & sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension link arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 51,999 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Shield missing at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis floor & sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension link arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,312 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear general surface corrosion on all rear suspension and structural components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,582 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 35,578 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 13,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,776 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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YB09 WFC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YB09 WFC, 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 YB09 WFC registered?

YB09 WFC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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