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LF59 YVA

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 YVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,510 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 r17 89v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 91w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 r17 89v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 91w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

tyre warning light on dash but no obvious faults found on checks

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 97,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick running to O/S/F after market LHD headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick running to O/S/F aftermarket LHD headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 6 May 2016 69,110 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 69,108 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,772 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 56,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 40,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,402 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,402 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LF59 YVA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF59 YVA, 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 LF59 YVA registered?

LF59 YVA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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