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YH09 BPU

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,959 miles

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

Offside Front corner of bumper is damaged,and under tray and offside front inner wheelarch liner is broken and hanging

Fail 29 Oct 2021 100,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front corner of bumper is damaged,and under tray and offside front inner wheelarch liner is broken and hanging

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,675 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 90,675 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,752 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,979 miles

Nearside rear diff seal leaking.

Slight damage to nearside headlamp. Headlamp beam pattern ok.

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 BPU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey 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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH09 BPU 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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