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YF09 UEO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,671 mi
Last recorded170,671 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 170,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 167,795 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,765 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,187 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,317 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 145,119 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 144,971 miles

Nearside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 132,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight play in suspension componant

Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,111 miles

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

Both front tyres bold inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight play in suspension componant

Pass 6 May 2016 102,744 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 3-4K)

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/R HUB ASSEMBLY

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,807 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,075 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 48,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 UEO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

YF09 UEO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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