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YH09 OMX

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,424 mi
Last recorded63,424 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 OMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,424 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,115 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 61,115 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,060 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 58,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,758 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACES CORRODED / PARKING BRAKE POOR PERFORMANCE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 53,756 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACES CORRODED / PARKING BRAKE POOR PERFORMANCE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (offside lower effort) (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,092 miles

Rear worn on inner edge(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear worn on inner edge(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 35,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,424 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 OMX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMX, 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

How do I check the history of YH09 OMX?

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What year was YH09 OMX registered?

YH09 OMX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YH09 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 OMX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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