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YP09 LXR

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,003 mi
Last recorded92,003 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 LXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,003 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 72,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,054 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,354 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 64,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,422 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges (bald)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nsr tyre bald on inner edge

Zero emissions detected

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,714 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Zero emissions detected

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,225 miles

under cover's fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (3.5.1g)

under cover's fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,034 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 21,112 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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YP09 LXR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP09 LXR, 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 YP09 LXR registered?

YP09 LXR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 June 2009.

Is YP09 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 LXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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