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YD09 XFL

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

178,634 mi
Last recorded178,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 178,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 178,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 160,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 160,324 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 160,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 142,282 miles

Offside Rear jacking point missing

Rear exhaust mount bracket deteriorated

covers fitted under engine compartment ands sills

tpms light on dash

Fail 11 Apr 2024 142,271 miles

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

Offside Rear jacking point missing

Rear exhaust mount bracket deteriorated

covers fitted under engine compartment ands sills

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2023 124,017 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,922 miles

Front Suspension top bushes some play both sides

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

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

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2022 118,922 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension top bushes some play both sides

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

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

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2021 110,939 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 110,937 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 108,569 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front damper weeping.

Fail 15 Apr 2020 108,565 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front damper weeping.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,697 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front damper weeping.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,119 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Front brake discs worn.

Inner front brake pads worn low.

Offside front brake hose perishing.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,119 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 a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Front brake discs worn.

Inner front brake pads worn low.

Offside front brake hose perishing.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,733 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,273 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,273 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,807 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,807 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,872 miles

Both rear brake pads are close to limit

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,600 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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