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YKZ 1830

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 1830
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 109,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,509 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 30 Dec 2021 102,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,249 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and wearing on inside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,543 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,072 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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YKZ 1830 is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKZ 1830, 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 YKZ 1830 registered?

YKZ 1830 is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is YKZ 1830 safe to buy?

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