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YD09 WXE

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,123 mi
Last recorded175,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,123 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 175,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 159,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb not orange (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb not orange (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 152,996 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,878 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 120,338 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 120,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,363 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,637 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 57,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WXE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

YD09 WXE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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