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YK09 MHN

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,757 mi
Last recorded150,757 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 150,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 124,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reg after 1/07/2008 (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,090 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 114,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,644 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,141 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 96,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,824 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,831 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,479 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YK09 MHN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK09 MHN, 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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YK09 MHN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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