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YK09 NCZ

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NCZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,929 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,975 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 120,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 116,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,213 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,131 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 107,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,817 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,320 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,431 miles

both front tyres very worn on edges

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 NCZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

YK09 NCZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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