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YC58 MXX

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,974 mi
Last recorded67,974 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 67,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 67,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal cracking b

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,865 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,153 miles

Service brake excessively binding Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,518 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre badly deteriorated on inside edge - customer advised to change as soon as practically possible

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 33,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f flat

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,525 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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YC58 MXX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXX, 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 YC58 MXX registered?

YC58 MXX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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