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YK09 OBW

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,716 mi
Last recorded106,716 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 106,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear play in suspension

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 106,716 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 99,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,623 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Park brake effort just met 16%.

Fail 2 Jun 2023 90,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulders bald. 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Park brake effort just met 16%.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,276 miles

Nearside reverse light innop

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 severe inner wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light innop

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 84,113 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (205/50r17)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 15 Jun 2019 81,400 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge 205/50/17

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 76,437 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 26 May 2017 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 67,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 runflats (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on outer edge no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,289 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,058 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 20 Nov 2012 35,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,195 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 OBW is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

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

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