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YK09 PHF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,778 mi
Last recorded109,778 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 109,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber split between propshaft and diff. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,265 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,354 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,721 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,950 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,206 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 PHF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

YK09 PHF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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