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YC09 UNS

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,213 mi
Last recorded110,213 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UNS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 110,207 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 105,884 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges perished and spliting in between tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges perished and spliting in between tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,777 miles

signs of perishing to both front tyres in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

signs of perishing to both front tyres in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,085 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,909 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 UNS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

YC09 UNS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is YC09 UNS safe to buy?

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