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YG09 TZO

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,717 mi
Last recorded124,717 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 TZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and also has misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated **Both** (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 123,432 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated **Both** (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,598 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r brake hoses perished / cracked

play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Fail 27 Oct 2021 114,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn close to limit

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r brake hoses perished / cracked

play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,443 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front gas shock absorber damp

Fail 20 Dec 2019 100,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 90,147 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,325 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 15 Dec 2016 72,467 miles

osr tie rod bush worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 64,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,038 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)

slight play rear suspension bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2014 53,038 miles

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

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

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)

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play osr suspension

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,780 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play osr suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,271 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)

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 TZO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

YG09 TZO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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