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YK09 ODH

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,414 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 122,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 122,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,334 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,139 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.(close to limit)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.(2.0mm)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.(3.0mm)

Under vehicle covers fitted.

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 ODH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODH, 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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YK09 ODH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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