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YH09 LPU

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,478 mi
Last recorded56,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 56,478 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,803 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,737 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside headlight has water inside

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,938 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,691 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,610 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,610 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,000 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + tyre tread area cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread area cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + tyre tread area cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,702 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 LPU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

YH09 LPU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is YH09 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 LPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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