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CK59 YBU

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 YBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt, seat folded down with luggage on top

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area above both n/s and o/s fuel cells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 113,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt, seat folded down with luggage on top

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area above both n/s and o/s fuel cells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edge also tread depth 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear unable to test rear seatbelts, full of luggage

Fail 3 Dec 2024 103,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edge also tread depth 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear unable to test rear seatbelts, full of luggage

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,965 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated advise customer to fix ASAP (3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 93,923 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 85,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,335 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,332 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 64,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and 3m

o/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Nov 2018 64,199 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and 3m

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,256 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,172 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,446 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,989 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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CK59 YBU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK59 YBU, 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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CK59 YBU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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