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CE59 YVV

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 YVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,487 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,402 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction multiple items from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,047 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper radius arm outer bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort very low compared to offside rear

Offside Front bald outer edge 2154018 runflat

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

non run-flat tyres fitted to rear 2453518

vehicle fitted with under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2018 105,607 miles

Front exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 8 May 2017 98,604 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 82,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread and low on inner edge

exhaust clamp cracked (front)

Pass 18 May 2015 67,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,457 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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CE59 YVV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE59 YVV, 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 CE59 YVV registered?

CE59 YVV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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