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YC09 UOW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

242,549 mi
Last recorded242,549 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 242,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 210,562 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 210,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 172,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 105,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,201 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,436 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 27 Jul 2013 52,359 miles

both front tyres 3mm and bald outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,276 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 UOW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

YC09 UOW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is YC09 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UOW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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