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YK09 NXE

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,285 mi
Last recorded139,285 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 139,285 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise - very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Aug 2026 139,285 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise - very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Feb 2025 111,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,545 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,582 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,168 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle is under-sealed.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,168 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle is under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,228 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,028 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 28 Feb 2014 61,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,465 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 NXE is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

YK09 NXE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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