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YH09 BFF

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,398 mi
Last recorded130,398 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 130,398 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 130,397 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,912 miles

Oil around rear differential

Rear sub-frame corroding

Under trays fitted through out

Both rear brake flexible hoses deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

Both front lower suspension front most arm bushes deteriorating

Both front lower suspension rear most arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2023 118,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2023 118,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,490 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front + rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 110,488 miles

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. front + rear (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front + rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,212 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,903 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,681 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 BFF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH09 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH09 BFF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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