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YC09 XZF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,308 mi
Last recorded142,308 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 142,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,130 miles

Central Front oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2022 128,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2020 109,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also has a nail in tread possibly affecting pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also has a nail in tread possibly affecting pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 46,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,334 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 XZF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

YC09 XZF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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