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BF59 YCX

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 128,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 104,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre becoming low 3mm

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

Rear Brake pads becoming low o/s/r inner

Pass 17 May 2019 87,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low on tread

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 87,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low on tread

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,118 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,673 miles

Front brake discs show wear/lipped edge

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/rod inner bush [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake shows a reduced effort

Offside Front tyre shows an outer side wall repair [NOT RECOMENDED]

Offside Front tyre shows outer edge wear

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

tyre pressure monitor illuminated

unable to filly inspect rear road springs

Fail 29 Oct 2016 68,605 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays

Low engine oil 1.5 ltrs

Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front SUSPECT BRAKE PADS WORN SERIOUSLY LOW

Front brake discs show wear/lipped edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush [front arm/rod movement becoming excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake shows a reduced effort

Offside Front TYRE SHOWS AN OUTER SIDEWALL REPAIR NOT RECOMENDED

Offside Front tyre shows outer edge wear

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

tyre pressure monitor illuminated

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,979 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,007 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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BF59 YCX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF59 YCX, 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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BF59 YCX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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