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YD09 WKV

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,169 mi
Last recorded121,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,452 miles

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)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,426 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring most of the components

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring most of the components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,393 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive first test (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' cradle (8.3.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring most of the components

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring most of the components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear

co reading initially very high on fast idle test ?

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,911 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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YD09 WKV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YD09 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

YD09 WKV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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