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YC58 MLV

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 MLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,792 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2025 90,923 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2024 85,786 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 85,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,414 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 80,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,142 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 69,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to the cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 62,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,243 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 58,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 53,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,121 miles

emissions too clean to register reading on emissions analyser

Fail 23 Jan 2012 18,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register reading on emissions analyser

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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YC58 MLV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC58 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC58 MLV registered?

YC58 MLV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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