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YC58 YHR

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,674 mi
Last recorded118,674 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YHR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2021 118,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipe ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both poor pattern advise polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipe ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,153 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,201 miles

Oil leak ()

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

damage to o/s/f tyre inner wall

o/s/r brake caliper rattle spring missing

Pass 2 Apr 2017 77,638 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,333 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,963 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 36,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 YHR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

YC58 YHR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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