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YD09 XRA

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,981 mi
Last recorded130,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,981 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff damp

Pass 13 Mar 2021 129,479 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,790 miles

tyre pressure light illuminated

Fail 14 Jan 2020 125,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

windscreen cracked in bottom left corner out side wipers swept area

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

windscreen cracked in bottom left corner out side wipers swept area

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer and inner edge , re comment change

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

windscreen cracked in bottom left corner out side wipers swept area

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen nearside corner outside wipers swept area

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen nearside corner outside wipers swept area

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,208 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,850 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 XRA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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