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GY59 XUO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,477 mi
Last recorded152,477 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 XUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2023 147,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm....245/35/18 88Y Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS fault light illuminated.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,072 miles

front tyres tread starting to distort on inner shoulder

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,441 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner and outer edges.both cracked in centre treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner and outer edges.both cracked in centre treads (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,188 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 39,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,061 miles

Blue tinge to headlamp bulbs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 37,061 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Blue tinge to headlamp bulbs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,403 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 XUO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

GY59 XUO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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