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YB09 YCL

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 76,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal coated ones blistered under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin red brake warning on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all steel ones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal coated ones blistered under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin red brake warning on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all steel ones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2024 73,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,687 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2021 66,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,713 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,007 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,721 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,056 miles

covers and trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,374 miles

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

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,189 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,889 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on outer edge of tread

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

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 YCL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

YB09 YCL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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