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YF09 UUV

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 103,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,328 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,039 miles

Rear Unable to test seat belts

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,280 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 86,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,631 miles

3rd brake light slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 84,631 miles

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

3rd brake light slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,666 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,154 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 50,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,742 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,679 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 28,679 miles

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

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

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 UUV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

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

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