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GY59 VGK

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,246 mi
Last recorded107,246 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,246 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 107,218 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,994 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( front gaiter) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,825 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,084 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,668 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 VGK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

GY59 VGK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is GY59 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 VGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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