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YC09 LUW

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 121,767 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,707 miles

Central Lower Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad apears to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR low

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

TPMS lamp lit

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 105,870 miles

Air filter not fully secure

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

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 105,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Air filter not fully secure

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

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,752 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,647 miles

osf tyre wearing bald inner and outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre wearing bald inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,110 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,956 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,429 miles

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 LUW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YC09 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

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

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