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YB09 XPK

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,838 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels damaged outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced white light (4.4.3 (a))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels damaged outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 79,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working frozen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,259 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,619 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,816 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,232 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,643 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,445 miles

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

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

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

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 XPK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver 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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

YB09 XPK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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