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YG09 XGX

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,478 mi
Last recorded141,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

prop shaft rear rubber bearing splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2026 141,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

prop shaft rear rubber bearing splitting

Fail 13 Dec 2025 141,446 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 126,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 126,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,580 miles

FRNT BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 116,360 miles

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

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

Front stone chip windscreen

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear exhaust bracket slightly defective

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Hand brake needs attention

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket broken silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Hand brake needs attention

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket broken silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,940 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,940 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,623 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,052 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 82,052 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,004 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,317 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

rear diff leaking fluid

Fail 17 Jul 2015 33,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,156 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2013 16,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2012 12,510 miles

front tyres cracking in the tread

rear tyres 3.2mm

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 XGX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

YG09 XGX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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