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YK09 NRF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,226 mi
Last recorded166,226 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 166,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 163,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,975 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPM requires reset

Fail 9 Dec 2021 152,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers fig 0.53 / tested fig 0.97 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPM requires reset

Pass 11 Dec 2020 147,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 147,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Abs and brake ware warning light on dash (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers fig 0.53 tested fig 1.04 average hi of 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,011 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,886 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 97,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,257 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,709 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,350 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 NRF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

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

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