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YK09 MWW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,221 mi
Last recorded64,221 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing and starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and wearing badly on inner edge no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing and starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses at rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension some surface corrosion

Shields

Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,019 miles

Handbrake needs adjustment

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

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

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

Shields

Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,092 miles

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

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

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

Shields

stone chip windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2024 56,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shields

stone chip windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,110 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shields

Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shields

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,991 miles

Check pads for wear

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perrish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,038 miles

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

Offside Head Light aim Just Pass test

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,293 miles

front tyres wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 33,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,927 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,262 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 MWW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWW, 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 YK09 MWW registered?

YK09 MWW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 MWW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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