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YH09 AWY

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,929 mi
Last recorded92,929 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,925 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 91,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,779 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R Pad Wiring Disconnected

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine cover fitted

offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire is disconnected

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil significant (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly perished shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose bracket damaged, hose close to drop link

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not fitted to pad, hanging free

Rear exhaust anti vibration block loose, cracked at braket

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hair line crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hair line crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hair line crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,641 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/f brake hose is slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose is slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 80,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

n/s/f brake hose is slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose is slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,691 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres are slightly perished

both rear tyres are perished

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres are slightly perished

both rear tyres are perished

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,011 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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YH09 AWY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AWY, 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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YH09 AWY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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