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YK09 PTO

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 PTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 111,480 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2025 111,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,253 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 101,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,656 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,476 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 72,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,013 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 26,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,432 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 PTO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

YK09 PTO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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