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YC09 YLK

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,444 mi
Last recorded170,444 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 170,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 163,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 163,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 154,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slighty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 118,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer spring mising (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split and loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slighty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,370 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 79,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,768 miles

exhaust clamp cracked

front tyres worn edges and perished on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,595 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres low and bald on inner but have 3/4 central tread above 1.6mm

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,185 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 YLK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

YC09 YLK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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