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YG09 SXJ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very damp! (2.7.3)

bad lip on front brake discs

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

various stone chips to windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2018 116,090 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (on metal) (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very damp! (2.7.3)

bad lip on front brake discs

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

various stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,464 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,464 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,846 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 91,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,349 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge - Replace ASAP

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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 SXJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG09 SXJ registered?

YG09 SXJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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