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YG09 SOH

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 SOH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,838 miles

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

Rear subframe rusty

parking hand brake high

Pass 3 Jun 2025 113,626 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2024 106,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 102,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,646 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,772 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 SOH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

YG09 SOH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is YG09 SOH safe to buy?

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