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YD09 WZH

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,781 mi
Last recorded109,781 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WZH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch stiff in operation

rft tyres fitted to rear axle standards fitted to front axle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 109,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch stiff in operation

rft tyres fitted to rear axle standards fitted to front axle

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,193 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 91,186 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,462 miles

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,116 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 23,116 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

oil just above min

Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,727 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 15,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,216 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 WZH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

YD09 WZH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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