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YC09 YKS

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,493 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,645 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,045 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,665 miles

Slight cracks on O/S/F. and N/S/F. Tyres.

Pass 13 May 2014 30,721 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack in tread area

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 25,213 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2013 25,187 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 19,638 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 YKS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

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

Is YC09 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YKS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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