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VU59 NYO

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 NYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 139,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 131,733 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 120,663 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 120,663 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear Indicators White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,375 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arms have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,218 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen cracked

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear shocker slight leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,209 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear shocker slight leak

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,979 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undersheilds fitted to underside of vehicle preventing view of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,927 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under -trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,615 miles

4 wheel alighment problem?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are slightly uneven in tread area

both rear tyres are slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU59 NYO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver 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 VU59 NYO, 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 VU59 NYO registered?

VU59 NYO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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