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YG09 TDZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,012 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 118,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,263 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,263 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,380 miles

Undertrays fitted. All 4 tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 103,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted. All 4 tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 Sep 2023 103,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap used (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and offside worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

chips in screen

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,984 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Emissions too clean to test.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 94,420 miles

rear brakes wearing thin

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,816 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,577 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,854 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 82,505 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,863 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,745 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,643 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 64,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,849 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 TDZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

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

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