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YF09 SYH

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,929 mi
Last recorded184,929 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 SYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 184,929 miles

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

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

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

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 Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 184,928 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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 Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 174,633 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft rear donut starting to split

Fail 8 Mar 2021 174,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

prop shaft rear donut starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 167,510 miles

handbrake travel high

under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 167,510 miles

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

handbrake travel high

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 159,771 miles

rear differential leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,731 miles

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

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 SYH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

YF09 SYH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is YF09 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 SYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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