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YC09 UPA

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,221 mi
Last recorded55,221 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple large cracks and cuts in tyre, none are down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple large cracks and cuts in tyre, none are down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,640 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 54,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,099 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle - subframe, components etc

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe mount has excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle - subframe, components etc

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

Offside Rear Subframe mount is corroding badly

Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,455 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and surrounding suspension components, brackets and washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and attachments/ washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,445 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 47,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,213 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 UPA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

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

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