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FJ59 YAK

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,849 mi
Last recorded101,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YAK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 101,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,450 miles

FRONT PADS INNER LOOK LOW

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cords exposed whole way around inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has chords exposed whole way around inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,233 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 55,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,260 miles

N/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner/outer edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner/outer edges

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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FJ59 YAK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ59 YAK, 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 FJ59 YAK registered?

FJ59 YAK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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