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YF09 KAJ

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,892 mi
Last recorded136,892 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 136,892 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 132,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 130,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 130,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,900 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 119,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition zone (A) windscreen chip cant be contained within 10mm diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,174 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,685 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,886 miles

Nearside beam pattern poor

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Box (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Offside rear upper as marked (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside beam pattern poor

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,092 miles

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

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

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

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 KAJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

YF09 KAJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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