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YD09 NWN

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,509 mi
Last recorded123,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 NWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 123,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs are worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,926 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Lower hub bush has excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs are worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 112,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,275 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 89,946 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 74,581 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD09 NWN is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD09 NWN, 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 YD09 NWN registered?

YD09 NWN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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