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YC58 YMR

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 106,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 105,065 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 105,065 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 103,891 miles

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

centre exhaust modified

Fail 1 Jun 2020 103,891 miles

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

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

centre exhaust modified

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 99,016 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,042 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Fail 2 Sep 2017 97,042 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,356 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front tracking is out

Diesel emissions passed, 0.07K T/C

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,205/50/17 xl (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 88,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 xl (4.1.E.1)

Diesel emissions passed, 0.07K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front tracking is out

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,205/50/17 xl (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,091 miles

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,736 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2012 41,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 41,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YMR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

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