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YK09 OVE

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 132,057 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wires damaged

Offside Front Calliper anti vibration spring insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

boot handle adrift

low tyre pressure light on

windscreen washer fluid leak

Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,584 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 118,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,593 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 107,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,288 miles

front & rear registration plate fonts have a 3D affect but can still be read correctly from a reasonable distance

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front & rear registration plate fonts have a 3D affect but can still be read correctly from a reasonable distance

Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall curb damaged, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall curb damaged, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,794 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 65,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,578 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 OVE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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