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YF09 KPJ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,366 mi
Last recorded139,366 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 139,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 135,293 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,803 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 109,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 99,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 84,050 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner joint bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner joint bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,981 miles

TYRES-Both front worn on outside shoulders

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 KPJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

YF09 KPJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is YF09 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 KPJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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