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YG09 YJS

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,296 mi
Last recorded171,296 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YJS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 171,296 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 168,405 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (x2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp partially broken

Pass 15 May 2023 166,104 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (x2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust bracket partially broken

handbrake efficiency getting low

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2023 166,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (due to dip beam inoperative) (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (x2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust bracket partially broken

handbrake efficiency getting low

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2022 162,816 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

all 4 brake discs pitted and scored but not seriously weakend

front exhaust bracket partially broken

front windscreen washers slightly weak

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.7mm

Fail 17 May 2022 162,816 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all 4 brake discs pitted and scored but not seriously weakend

front exhaust bracket partially broken

front windscreen washers slightly weak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover / bump stop insecure

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.7mm

Pass 18 May 2021 159,461 miles

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

front exhaust clamp partially broken

nearside and offside rear drive-shafts corroded

possibly front washer washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2020 157,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp after front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,762 miles

front exhaust clamp cracking

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear drive-shafts corroded

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,307 miles

front exhaust clamp cracking

undertrays damaged and missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 139,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 117,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 106,238 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 3 Jun 2013 86,241 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,718 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 YJS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

YG09 YJS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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