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YK09 OWU

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,754 mi
Last recorded132,754 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,668 miles

Adv service lamp showing on dash.........

Front Adv both front shock absorber weak and getting poor condition.........

Front Adv front blades getting worn starting to scrub screen......

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv nearside front shock slight leak/misting of oil...... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Adv offside rear lower suspension bush slight wear and knock getting poor condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside rear shock absorber leaking badly and poor condition........ (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front tyre worn on outer edges and worn out of shape poor condition........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv service lamp showing on dash.........

Front Adv both front shock absorber weak and getting poor condition.........

Front Adv front blades getting worn starting to scrub screen......

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv nearside front shock slight leak/misting of oil...... (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv nearside front tyre worn on outer edges and poor condition........ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Adv offside rear lower suspension bush slight wear and knock getting poor condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,368 miles

both front brake flexible hoses lightly perishing

both rear tyres worn to 2.0mm

handbrake warning light illuminated orange

plastic under trays fitted through out underside

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,543 miles

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,147 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner and outer shoulder

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,207 miles

plastic over sills

plastic under-trays covering some underside components

rear brake pads look low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,867 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

plastic over sills

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,186 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,676 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 OWU is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

YK09 OWU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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