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YB09 WWU

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,422 mi
Last recorded173,422 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 173,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 1.6mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 17 Oct 2024 163,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 156,810 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 146,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 129,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,136 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 111,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 110,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 91,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,828 miles

rear discs corroded rear pads worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,477 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 WWU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

YB09 WWU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is YB09 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 WWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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