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YK09 OMD

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OMD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2025 90,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,027 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,811 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 73,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 68,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,409 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,748 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,646 miles

plastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OMD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OMD, 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 OMD registered?

YK09 OMD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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