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YG09 TXD

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,631 mi
Last recorded163,631 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 TXD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 163,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake backplate slightly insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 163,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake backplate slightly insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 160,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 160,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 159,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 159,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 152,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 152,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 152,648 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2022 145,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 145,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 139,676 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 112,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,658 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 May 2013 61,108 miles

nearside undershield/jacking point damaged.

nearside wiper blade worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,201 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 TXD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

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

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