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YG09 OKR

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,597 mi
Last recorded148,597 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 148,597 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,407 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,986 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,336 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin/Bush Has Slight Play (Inner Bush)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,428 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,790 miles

emmisions to clean for reading

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,770 miles

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

emmisions to clean for reading

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,914 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,904 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,279 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 OKR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 OKR, 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 OKR registered?

YG09 OKR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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