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YC09 LWJ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,144 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,104 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 100,077 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 91,200 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 70,659 miles

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

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

sill/engine covers and under trays fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 May 2019 70,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

sill/engine covers and under trays fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2018 60,222 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,046 miles

Rear pad sensor adrift and fouling on the driveshaft

Screen chipped outside of the swept area O/S

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,807 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)

n/s/f tyre has cracking to tread

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer and inner edge, not considered full depth from new

n/s/r tyre has cracking to tread

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge, not considered full depth from new

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge, not considered full depth from new

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,152 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 LWJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

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

Is YC09 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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