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YB09 WUH

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WUH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 102,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 96,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear shock damp

Offside Rear tyre worn

Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear shock damp

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 71,381 miles

advise brake pad worning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 40,893 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate is slightly damaged

Oil leak

offside front wheel slightly buckled

offside rear seatbelt is twisted

Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate is slightly damaged

Oil leak

offside front wheel slightly buckled

offside rear seatbelt is twisted

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 WUH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB09 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

YB09 WUH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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