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YT09 OBA

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,040 mi
Last recorded128,040 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 OBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,040 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 128,040 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,389 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and tread cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very poor (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers and under trays fitted

off side rear 3mm

Fail 4 Jan 2017 57,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3 mm (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and tread cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very poor (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers and under trays fitted

off side rear 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,199 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,498 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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YT09 OBA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red 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 YT09 OBA, 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 YT09 OBA registered?

YT09 OBA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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