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YC58 YLR

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,355 mi
Last recorded130,355 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,355 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,785 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,412 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front strut tops noisy in operation

Fail 7 Sep 2020 99,412 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front strut tops noisy in operation

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted front to rear & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 67,142 miles

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

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 8 Oct 2016 58,641 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 58,641 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,041 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,206 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,988 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges!

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,945 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 19,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YLR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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