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YB09 YBD

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 114,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 104,691 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2024 95,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 87,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,014 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,311 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front & rear private registration plate characters/numbers incorrectly spaced & have an anti flash effect

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres wear too outside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front slightly play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,790 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 65,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,200 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,593 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,405 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 YBD 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 93.3%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

YB09 YBD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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