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YB09 XNK

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,709 mi
Last recorded147,709 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 114,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,360 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,357 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,014 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,139 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

damage to windscreen zone `a`

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,139 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage to windscreen zone `a`

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,511 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/R18 on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/R18 on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 53,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/R18 on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/R18 on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,167 miles

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

O/ side front tyre has cracks no cord showing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 20,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

O/ side front tyre has cracks no cord showing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XNK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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