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YK09 NGV

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,538 mi
Last recorded53,538 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 53,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 48,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 47,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,173 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,844 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 41,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,281 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,569 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 22 Feb 2012 16,585 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 NGV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

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

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