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YB09 XKG

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 134,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 128,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,970 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 XKG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XKG, 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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YB09 XKG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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