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YC09 YKO

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,583 mi
Last recorded96,583 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,583 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Sep 2025 96,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,264 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,146 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,175 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Sep 2022 84,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,744 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,542 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 May 2019 68,726 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 May 2018 63,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,786 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 59,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre is smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 54,611 miles

front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 48,809 miles

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

front tyres are cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 41,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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YC09 YKO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 YKO registered?

YC09 YKO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is YC09 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YKO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC09 YKO have outstanding finance?

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