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YG09 OHF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,525 mi
Last recorded169,525 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 OHF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 169,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 160,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 136,863 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 136,863 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,679 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,809 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35-18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES AND WILL SOON HAVE CORDS EXPOSED) (215/40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + NAIL IN TREAD + BALD ON EDGES AND WILL SOON HAVE CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1)

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

TPMS light on

Fail 30 Jan 2017 119,360 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,549 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,520 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,002 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 OHF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OHF, 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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What year was YG09 OHF registered?

YG09 OHF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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