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YC09 UJG

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UJG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,509 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 63,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 43,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 22,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 21,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,619 miles

DSC/DTC amber warning lights illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UJG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

YC09 UJG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YC09 UJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UJG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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