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YK09 RCU

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,139 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 97,139 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,134 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,451 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 RCU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK09 RCU registered?

YK09 RCU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 RCU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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