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YG09 TWY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,398 mi
Last recorded160,398 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 160,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 149,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 149,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,021 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 94,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,949 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 60,430 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

Pass 30 May 2014 53,399 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Fail 30 May 2014 53,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,469 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 TWY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

YG09 TWY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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