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YG09 OJE

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,046 mi
Last recorded156,046 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 156,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 148,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 148,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,964 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 138,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 119,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 102,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 102,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,150 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars, replacement not required at this point.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,008 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,845 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 OJE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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