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GY59 NAE

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 96,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 76,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,472 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 68,471 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 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 65,031 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,605 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 5,050 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 NAE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY59 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

GY59 NAE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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