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YH09 BHP

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,566 mi
Last recorded121,566 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 121,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2’m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,429 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,081 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 97,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 97,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,018 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 84,018 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,814 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,084 miles

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

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

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 BHP 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 85.7%.

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 BHP, 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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What year was YH09 BHP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH09 BHP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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