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YG09 TYZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,131 mi
Last recorded126,131 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 126,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 126,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 121,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 121,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged drive shaft abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 117,564 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,713 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,470 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,853 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,925 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,243 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,912 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 27 Mar 2013 38,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,489 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 TYZ 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 88.2%.

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 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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

YG09 TYZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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