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YC58 YWT

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 89,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged worn on anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged worn on anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe and rear inner sill sections showing corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder/edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner drivers door pannel insecure!

Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,271 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault red light on! (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on! (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle & from inside ! (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder/edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner drivers door pannel insecure!

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,972 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 69,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 67,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2020 67,252 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald LIMITS!! (225/45 x17) r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 62,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 62,885 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2018 56,371 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 44,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 33,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 23,435 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see brake pipes under the vehicle due to under trays

Pass 29 Dec 2011 14,136 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 YWT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

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

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