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EY59 VDN

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 113,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 113,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,249 miles

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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated light on (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,755 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated both bonnet catches stiff (no lubrication ?) (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket in front of rear silencer missing from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on both rear sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear floor and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,387 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 86,387 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,669 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,660 miles

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 9 Jul 2016 61,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,522 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,932 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 VDN is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY59 VDN, 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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EY59 VDN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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