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YF09 KDK

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,988 mi
Last recorded156,988 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 KDK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 156,988 miles

Handbrake lever reserve travel

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 149,705 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Metal end plate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 149,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,735 miles

Vehicle covered with undertrays which I am unable to fully inspect the underside

Fail 6 Nov 2020 141,734 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle covered with undertrays which I am unable to fully inspect the underside

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,028 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,673 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,057 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 KDK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YF09 KDK, 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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YF09 KDK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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