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GY59 ODT

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ODT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 49,773 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 49,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 37,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 34,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 29,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 27,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,740 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,190 miles

all four tyres perished and cracked

nearside front tyre tread getting low on outer edge (step tyre)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 16,960 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 16,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,725 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 ODT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ODT, 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 GY59 ODT registered?

GY59 ODT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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