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YC09 AAX

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,107 mi
Last recorded165,107 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 165,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

larger size tyres fitted to rear axal

Pass 26 Oct 2021 155,199 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Propshaft doughnut bush in poor condition.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,701 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 117,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking on tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking on tread area (4.1.E.1)

n/s handbrake slightly low on efficency

Fail 7 Apr 2017 105,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking on tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking on tread area (4.1.E.1)

n/s handbrake slightly low on efficency

Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,552 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC09 AAX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC09 AAX, 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 YC09 AAX registered?

YC09 AAX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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