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YG09 XHX

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,815 mi
Last recorded121,815 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 121,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split/perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,908 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,869 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,062 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has low pressure but no visible puncture

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,297 miles

ALL tyres perishing

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6MM (205/55R16 91V) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6MM (205/55R16 91V) (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs have a slight corroded lip

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,042 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,333 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XHX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

YG09 XHX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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