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YY09 MGO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 MGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 122,575 miles

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

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 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 23 Jan 2025 111,095 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2025 111,095 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 106,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 99,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,635 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,244 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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YY09 MGO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY09 MGO, 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 YY09 MGO registered?

YY09 MGO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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