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YF09 KNH

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 KNH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 139,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 134,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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 exhaust bracket defective(but still secure)

Pass 27 Dec 2023 127,577 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 118,047 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 118,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed several cuts to cords on inner edge - worn smooth on inner edge and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Dec 2020 93,213 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,723 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 77,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 65,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 65,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 55,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,307 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 KNH is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

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

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