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YC09 XZN

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 XZN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 134,634 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 134,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 128,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,577 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,028 miles

HANDBRAKE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

TYRE LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Aug 2019 115,028 miles

HANDBRAKE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

TYRE LIGHT ON

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,919 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,916 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Fail 17 Aug 2017 107,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2016 87,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 63,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

YC09 XZN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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