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YK09 PRV

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 PRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 141,679 miles

Various brake hoses perished

Pass 29 May 2025 132,721 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 124,813 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 118,609 miles

Exhaust clamp at the flex pipe is deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,195 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 111,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,167 miles

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

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

parking brake travel requires attention.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake travel requires attention.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,949 miles

Front WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

REC: WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Rear TYRES GETTING LOW 205/50R17 RUN FLAT

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,620 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,351 miles

all four disc worn and lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,989 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 PRV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue 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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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