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YF09 BSX

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,742 mi
Last recorded159,742 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 159,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 147,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,764 miles

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,982 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,302 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken but system secure

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,675 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,888 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,102 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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YF09 BSX 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF09 BSX, 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 YF09 BSX registered?

YF09 BSX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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