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YH09 BFM

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,224 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 76,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,122 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 56,122 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,676 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 BFM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

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

Is YH09 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 BFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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