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YF09 KVG

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,113 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 20 Sep 2025 79,099 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,837 miles

Rear tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,569 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,569 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,095 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,657 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,084 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 KVG 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 KVG, 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

How do I check the history of YF09 KVG?

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What year was YF09 KVG registered?

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

Is YF09 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 KVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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