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YC09 LPY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,261 mi
Last recorded200,261 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 200,261 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 190,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 183,357 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both head lamp beam pattern distorted

front wipers smearing

Fail 21 Oct 2021 183,355 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both head lamp beam pattern distorted

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 178,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheel rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

both head lamp beam patterns distorted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 178,093 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheel distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 174,686 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels damaged and distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 174,686 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged to inner and outer sidewalls down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels damaged and distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 170,245 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,656 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Oct 2015 113,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,292 miles

emmissions to clean to read

o/s/f tyre worn outter edge

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 LPY 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 80%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

YC09 LPY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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