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YC09 ZNZ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,122 mi
Last recorded138,122 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 138,122 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 138,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,430 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 128,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,505 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 111,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 106,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,869 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate run flat light on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,565 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,565 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,754 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,705 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,927 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZNZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

YC09 ZNZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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