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YG09 NZW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 86,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 80,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 73,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 24 May 2022 66,990 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 54,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 54,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 43,974 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 43,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,219 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,683 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped around the edge

Both front tyres are worn on the edges and are cracked within the tread

EML light on intermittently

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 19,683 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped around the edge

Both front tyres are worn on the edges and are cracked within the tread

EML light on intermittently

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YG09 NZW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG09 NZW, 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 YG09 NZW registered?

YG09 NZW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YG09 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 NZW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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