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YC58 YDR

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,439 mi
Last recorded173,439 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 173,439 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 x rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2 x front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2 x front (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has travel

Fail 22 Oct 2019 173,436 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x front & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 x rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread, deep splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2 x front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2 x front (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has travel

Pass 4 Oct 2018 159,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 14,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 14,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions to low to pick up

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,970 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,151 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,195 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 YDR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDR, 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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YC58 YDR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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