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YB09 XVM

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,112 mi
Last recorded194,112 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 194,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hazard lights flash inconsistent

Fail 27 Sep 2025 194,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements cant put just front side lights on (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake ware wire hitting drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hazard lights flash inconsistent

Pass 13 Sep 2024 191,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 190,817 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both Sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working Also Insecure & Lens Missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 184,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 177,709 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 172,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 141,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,388 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 114,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Fail 9 Aug 2016 91,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,405 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,264 miles

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

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

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 XVM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

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