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YC09 YCW

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,047 mi
Last recorded108,047 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 108,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 108,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 100,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 98,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 98,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 95,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 89,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,145 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 55,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 50,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,828 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre heavily perished on inner side wall and starting to split.

screw in n/s/f tyre and worn on edges.

Fail 14 May 2014 34,828 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre heavily perished on inner side wall and starting to split.

screw in n/s/f tyre and worn on edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,761 miles

unable to get smoke reading low emitter detected.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

to clean for smoke readings 3 attempts

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,216 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 YCW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

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