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YC09 UCD

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,647 mi
Last recorded116,647 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UCD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,647 miles

n/s/f lower arm from bush worn but no excessive movements

o/s/f bumper slightly poor- plastic arch cover missing

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear bumper slightly poor

Fail 14 Aug 2025 116,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush- play on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm from bush worn but no excessive movements

o/s/f bumper slightly poor- plastic arch cover missing

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear bumper slightly poor

Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,166 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 112,977 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake light dim

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 100,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,351 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

pressure light on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,663 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,813 miles

tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,930 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 22 Aug 2012 11,500 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 UCD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

YC09 UCD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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