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YF09 UTR

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,395 mi
Last recorded148,395 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 148,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 124,333 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 124,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,754 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,910 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 86,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,995 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 66,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,512 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,151 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,334 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,435 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 UTR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

YF09 UTR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is YF09 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 UTR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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