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YK09 OYL

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,683 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 132,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 101,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre/worn on edge

Fail 23 May 2019 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre/worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2018 91,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 78,048 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 78,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,466 miles

Both rear discs dis-coloured

Emissions too clean for test

both front discs dis-coloured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2015 55,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear discs dis-coloured

Emissions too clean for test

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

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

both front discs dis-coloured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 50,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside front tyre valve cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 22 May 2014 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside front tyre valve cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 17 May 2013 41,678 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 41,677 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 34,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 OYL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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