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YK09 UKZ

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 165,147 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 165,147 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 153,500 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 153,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 145,955 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 145,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 142,595 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 138,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,537 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,575 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf jacking point pad missing

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor wire routed between coils on osr spring (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bits of disc missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bits of disc missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor wire and pad wear sensor wire routed between coils on osr spring (3.4.3)

nsf jacking point pad missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,082 miles

front discs corroded and look worn

kids seat fitted nsr, seatbelt not checked

nsf jacking block missing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,555 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,549 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,277 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,970 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 UKZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

YK09 UKZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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