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YC09 UUJ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,525 mi
Last recorded134,525 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 134,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 125,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Rear suspesnion components heavy surface corrosion

shields

Pass 7 Aug 2023 116,944 miles

crack in screen

nearside front and rear brake pipes bubbling under plastic

rear of vehicle generally starting to corrode including suspension components

shields

Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,651 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion over rear suspension components including diff

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,274 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 90,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,311 miles

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

winter tyres fitted on rear

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,662 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,743 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 UUJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

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

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