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YC09 LLE

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,788 mi
Last recorded126,788 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,275 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine top cover fitted

plastic engine undertray fitted

plastic front to rear covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,518 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,193 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 78,826 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,559 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 7 Oct 2015 62,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LLE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LLE, 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 YC09 LLE registered?

YC09 LLE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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