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YC09 UPK

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,680 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 98,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 5,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2012 5,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 UPK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

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

Is YC09 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UPK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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