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YC09 ULG

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,954 mi
Last recorded116,954 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ULG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 116,954 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 116,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 105,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,122 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,614 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,725 miles

3rd brake light inoperative

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,981 miles

both front tyres almost bald on outer edges

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 ULG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

YC09 ULG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is YC09 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ULG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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