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YC09 YHL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,888 mi
Last recorded130,888 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 130,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 121,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 111,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,641 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 94,641 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,503 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

rear differential leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2018 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

rear differential leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 65,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,386 miles

Steering wheel air bag got cut in it

Under trays fitted unable to inspect under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2015 48,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Steering wheel air bag got cut in it

Under trays fitted unable to inspect under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,181 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 47,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,393 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,398 miles

Outer edges on both front tyres are wearing bald

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,158 miles

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

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 YHL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

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

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