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JE58 YAT

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

83,842 mi
Last recorded83,842 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE58 YAT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,842 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 165,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 165,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,698 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 78,696 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 156,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2023 150,353 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 143,789 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 143,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 140,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 140,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 124,740 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,645 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,203 miles

Front discs pitted inner

Rear discs pitted

Pass 14 May 2015 59,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 48,039 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,114 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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JE58 YAT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 JE58 YAT, 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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JE58 YAT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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