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YK09 OBU

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,655 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 93,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 57,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,692 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)

both front tyres low on edges

front inner brake pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 37,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 32,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,701 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 OBU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

YK09 OBU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is YK09 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 OBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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