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YG09 OFU

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 OFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 128,631 miles

Offside Front airbag insecure

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

tpms light on

Fail 13 May 2019 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front airbag insecure

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

tpms light on

Pass 16 May 2018 118,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 118,824 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough knocking noise from steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 110,699 miles

Front exhaust pipe clamp deteriorating Exhaust system adequately supported at time of test .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge ply not showing at time of test.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough knocking noise from steering column (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 110,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Front exhaust pipe clamp deteriorating Exhaust system adequately supported at time of test .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge ply not showing at time of test.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough knocking noise from steering column (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,849 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,849 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 80,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2014 64,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,265 miles

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 OFU is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG09 OFU, 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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YG09 OFU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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