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YG09 TXF

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 TXF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,191 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 126,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 125,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,756 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 98,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 81,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,675 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 TXF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

YG09 TXF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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