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GY59 JBV

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,337 mi
Last recorded104,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 JBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 104,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2025 100,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 94,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2024 94,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,641 miles

covers fitted

windscreen chips

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 89,318 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,340 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,340 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 83,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 80,298 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,109 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside front tyre has age related cracks

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,357 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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GY59 JBV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY59 JBV, 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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GY59 JBV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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