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YG09 ODC

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,546 mi
Last recorded165,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ODC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 165,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2024 158,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,727 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,969 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays missing, Fuel filter exposed

Fail 22 Feb 2022 127,968 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays missing, Fuel filter exposed

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,481 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 108,379 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,901 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 98,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,206 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre LEAKING

Pass 1 May 2017 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust front pipe is insecure and slightly leaking

Pass 2 May 2016 51,339 miles

Item removed from point of view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips all over (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips all over (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2015 43,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 34,349 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,337 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YG09 ODC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

YG09 ODC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is YG09 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 ODC 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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