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YC09 ZBL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close to metal due to wear in discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,759 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 ZBL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

YC09 ZBL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is YC09 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ZBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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