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EY59 VDG

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,861 mi
Last recorded10,861 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VDG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 10,861 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 10,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 10,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 10,455 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 10,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 10,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 10,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 10,062 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 9,965 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 9,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 9,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 9,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,359 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,782 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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EY59 VDG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY59 VDG, 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 EY59 VDG registered?

EY59 VDG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is EY59 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 VDG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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