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YG09 OMP

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 OMP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,286 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 135,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 134,189 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively cracked slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 134,181 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively cracked slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 119,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 14 Apr 2022 119,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2021 101,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 1 May 2020 86,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,984 miles

some wear in rear discs

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,607 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 28,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,038 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 21 Mar 2012 15,450 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 OMP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OMP, 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 OMP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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