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YK09 UZX

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 124,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure warning sign on

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,031 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,624 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,367 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,784 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,090 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,598 miles

Nearside Front small cracks on outer edge of tyre tread face

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage to side wall protector bead

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,748 miles

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

surface cuts to osr tyre outer wall apex

Pass 27 Apr 2015 740,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 31 Aug 2013 63,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,229 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 UZX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

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

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