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YB09 XNW

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,712 mi
Last recorded126,712 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XNW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 126,712 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 126,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside, near brake pipe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 122,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tca (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket on vehicle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 116,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,015 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Offside Front Fog light damaged and not working

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,015 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Offside Front Fog light damaged and not working

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,944 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 99,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,410 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 94,409 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper spring missing,caliper secure

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall / rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,221 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,200 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,596 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 XNW is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

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

Is YB09 XNW safe to buy?

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