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YK09 OML

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,454 mi
Last recorded143,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 143,454 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 143,454 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt light also on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 139,412 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 139,410 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification foremost (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cat to front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened foremost (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,281 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,690 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to fully inspect some underside components due to under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 66,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 46,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,298 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 OML is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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