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YC09 UOX

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,840 mi
Last recorded131,840 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 131,840 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 131,824 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 30cm of suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 122,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 107,642 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split in three places (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,147 miles

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,826 miles

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,870 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking slightly in tread area

both rear tyres worn low and may soon require attention

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

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 UOX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

YC09 UOX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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