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YF09 DLY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,394 mi
Last recorded114,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 DLY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 114,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 83,233 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 50,940 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 37,095 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT SMEAR WIPER OFFSIDE

TOO LEAN FOR CO2 PRINT OUT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,072 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 27 Jun 2012 20,870 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 DLY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF09 DLY registered?

YF09 DLY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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