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GY09 NLG

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,048 mi
Last recorded139,048 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 NLG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 139,032 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 130,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,330 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s & n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 97,044 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Full undertrays

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished & worn on edges.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2016 55,330 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 53,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GY09 NLG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GY09 NLG, 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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What year was GY09 NLG registered?

GY09 NLG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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