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YC09 UMH

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,132 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,305 miles

EML light came on during emissions test

TPMS light on.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

EML light came on during emissions test

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 215/40/18'' (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS light on.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,768 miles

Engine management light came on briefly during emissions test/attempt

Front number damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak noted from front, rear and between engine and gear box

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 23 Nov 2020 68,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine management light came on briefly during emissions test/attempt

Front number damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak noted from front, rear and between engine and gear box

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,708 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 64,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak noted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 56,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage modification unsafe Steering universal joint loose. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil light illuminated during test.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,780 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 39,078 miles

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,927 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,012 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,334 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, also cracked in tread pattern.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, also cracked in tread pattern.

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 UMH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

YC09 UMH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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