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YK09 PZC

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 PZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 153,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 153,003 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side noise (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground fog light bulb also fog light missing (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened new pads fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,082 miles

FLAT TYRE WARNING - SURFACE CRACKS BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES - REAR SUSPENSION HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION - REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED AND N/S/R PAD APPEARS VERY LOW - OIL LEAK FROM TURBO SYSTEM - SLIGHT IMBALANCE REAR BRAKES

Fail 26 Jan 2024 146,082 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BROKEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

FLAT TYRE WARNING - SURFACE CRACKS BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES - REAR SUSPENSION HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION - REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED AND N/S/R PAD APPEARS VERY LOW - OIL LEAK FROM TURBO SYSTEM - SLIGHT IMBALANCE REAR BRAKES

Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,006 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK - HEAVY CORROSION ON: REAR SUB FRAME, REAR CHASSIS, REAR FLOOR

Fail 23 Jan 2023 135,005 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK - HEAVY CORROSION ON: REAR SUB FRAME, REAR CHASSIS, REAR FLOOR

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 126,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,660 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 122,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 110,585 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Noise from inside disc/drum (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,626 miles

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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,506 miles

parking brake only just met 17%/ may need repair or adjustment

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake only just met 17%/ may need repair or adjustment

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,020 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,135 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 PZC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

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

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