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YC09 SWV

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 SWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,317 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,317 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 13 Aug 2021 72,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,843 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread / tread low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,787 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS and OS ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 30,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm inner edge worn smooth (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS and OS ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 16,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre has cracks on treads part of tyre

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 SWV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

YC09 SWV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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