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YC09 XZT

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,698 mi
Last recorded77,698 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 77,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Somewhere between manifold & flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose on both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 77,696 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Somewhere between manifold & flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose on both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 68,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 68,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 61,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + Inner shoulder severely worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 61,105 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + Inner shoulder severely worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 53,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,235 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,226 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2014 39,189 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 29,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 20,041 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 XZT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

YC09 XZT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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