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YB09 YEL

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,781 mi
Last recorded96,781 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 81,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,405 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,277 miles

tread worn low on inner edge on both rear tyres

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 YEL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

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

Is YB09 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 YEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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