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YH09 AVD

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 37,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 37,207 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 36,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 28,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,129 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 18,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,917 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YH09 AVD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH09 AVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH09 AVD registered?

YH09 AVD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is YH09 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 AVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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