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YH09 AVN

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 96,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,314 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,673 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jun 2019 77,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,633 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 70,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,736 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 50,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,830 miles

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

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,830 miles

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,395 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 20,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 AVN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AVN, 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 AVN registered?

YH09 AVN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is YH09 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 AVN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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