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YK09 MME

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,165 mi
Last recorded131,165 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MME
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,165 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 122,431 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,467 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper dust shields dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,022 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper dust shields dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,448 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very light perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,652 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 75,213 miles

Overplates fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Dec 2018 75,204 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,623 miles

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

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

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Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,777 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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YK09 MME is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK09 MME, 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 YK09 MME registered?

YK09 MME is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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