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GY59 JPU

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,927 mi
Last recorded53,927 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 JPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,493 miles

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

Service requirement & battery light noted on dash display

Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,204 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres slightly perished/cracked

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

Rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,514 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 JPU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY59 JPU, 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 GY59 JPU registered?

GY59 JPU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is GY59 JPU safe to buy?

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