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YB09 WXO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,017 mi
Last recorded98,017 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,486 miles

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

O/S/F tyre badly worn on edges

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,652 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 91,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,145 miles

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 80,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 SSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,859 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 74,834 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,255 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,550 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,904 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,886 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 WXO 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 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

YB09 WXO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 WXO 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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