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YF09 PXM

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,867 mi
Last recorded176,867 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 PXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 176,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marked by wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft doughnut joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Fail 6 Apr 2026 176,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marked by wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x AP20 Wiper fitted. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x AP20 Wiper fitted. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft doughnut joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Pass 5 Apr 2025 166,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut joint splitting and cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Fail 5 Apr 2025 166,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut joint splitting and cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,388 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft rear bush split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 138,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 127,154 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 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 114,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,402 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR PADS. (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,950 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR. (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR PADS. (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,349 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre on 1.6 legel limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,254 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PXM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

YF09 PXM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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