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YG09 TVM

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,049 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVICE ()

Offside Front body/shock top mounting point damaged/bent/deformed but not causing a safety risk

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 112,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVICE ()

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

Pass 4 May 2022 111,350 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 May 2021 110,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2020 110,170 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 110,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 109,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 108,958 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar severely distorted and top ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure Damaged/ broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported subframe mount spacer/ washer with exhaust hanger attachment broken (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted rear arm (straight) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Damage to under trays/ lower bumper valence and almost every body panel

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,092 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,297 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TVM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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