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YS09 NWY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,213 mi
Last recorded77,213 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 NWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 77,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 77,149 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,295 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 75,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,667 miles

center mirror insecure

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

nearside rear performance on hand brake low

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,296 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior Rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 3 Oct 2020 68,919 miles

Interior mirror insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,365 miles

front wipers in poor condition

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,652 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,652 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,119 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONG ADVISE offside front tyre heavily perished in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre nail in edge of tread and worn inner edge

rear discs slight wear

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YS09 NWY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YS09 NWY, 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 YS09 NWY registered?

YS09 NWY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is YS09 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 NWY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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