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YG09 SZV

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,839 mi
Last recorded182,839 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 182,839 miles

Advise Edge wear to both Front tyres

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 172,270 miles

oil leak under vehicle covering gearbox area

Fail 24 Jul 2023 171,979 miles

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

oil leak under vehicle covering gearbox area

Pass 15 Aug 2022 162,583 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 162,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges/side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 152,309 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish

Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged but secure

Nearside Front shocker damp

Offside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish

Offside Front shocker damp

Fail 4 Mar 2021 152,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish

Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged but secure

Nearside Front shocker damp

Offside Front brake flexi starting to crack & perish

Offside Front shocker damp

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,850 miles

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

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

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

chips on window screen

Fail 19 Mar 2019 141,850 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

chips on window screen

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Fail 21 Mar 2018 138,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,424 miles

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 113,381 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm tread depth

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 97,993 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,027 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,293 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 SZV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

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