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DY59 VLT

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 109,010 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 93,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,814 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,572 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,782 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,782 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,698 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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DY59 VLT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

DY59 VLT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is DY59 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 VLT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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