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YC09 ZBW

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZBW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 80,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 80,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 76,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 67,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,448 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,176 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 ZBW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

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

Is YC09 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ZBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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