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YG09 TNF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,588 mi
Last recorded163,588 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 163,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

stone chip windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2022 163,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

stone chip windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,530 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,373 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2020 147,373 miles

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

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 141,865 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 141,865 miles

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

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,752 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,575 miles

Both front road tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Emissions not detected.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front road tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Emissions not detected.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,196 miles

Emissions to low to register for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TNF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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