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YC58 XRJ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,919 mi
Last recorded112,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 112,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,619 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,076 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,076 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,088 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,746 miles

front tyres wearing on outer

rear indicators fading

Fail 21 Sep 2016 61,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer

nearside inner shoulder of tyre worn & tyre low 2 mm

rear indicators fading

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,907 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,722 miles

3rd brake light (centre) lens missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 15,722 miles

3rd brake light (centre) lens missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,713 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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YC58 XRJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YC58 XRJ, 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 YC58 XRJ registered?

YC58 XRJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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