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YD09 XPZ

2009 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,097 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 103,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,248 miles

Central Front Engine noisy, Vehicle states oil ok as no dip stick fitted

Lower Undertrays fitted front to rear and trays damaged, some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Lower Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In boot well (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked but not showing any white light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm thick approximately. Wear sensor not clipped into brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Engine noisy, Vehicle states oil ok as no dip stick fitted

Lower Undertrays fitted front to rear and trays damaged, some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Lower Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In boot well (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked but not showing any white light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm thick approximately. Wear sensor not clipped into brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2019 82,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2019 81,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,139 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,137 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,243 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsf tyre almost down to cords on inner and outer edge

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 XPZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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