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DY59 VLS

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,521 mi
Last recorded120,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VLS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,521 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,157 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 111,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,643 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,960 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,516 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,527 miles

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,240 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 18,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,594 miles

Outer shoulder nearside front tyre excessively worn

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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DY59 VLS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY59 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 VLS registered?

DY59 VLS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is DY59 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 VLS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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