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YC58 MYF

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,222 mi
Last recorded164,222 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 MYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 164,222 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 149,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 140,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 140,390 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,006 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,554 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Unable to test rear seat belts due to personal items ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 120,554 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear inner edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Unable to test rear seat belts due to personal items ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,326 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

windscreen minor stone chip

Fail 11 Aug 2020 107,326 miles

Windscreen washer not working check wiper blades for clearing when done (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wear outer on 3mm

Nearside Front brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen minor stone chip

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,594 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 100,367 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,650 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

floor trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

floor trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,919 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

both rear brake discs have some deterioration

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,566 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 21,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,586 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 MYF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

YC58 MYF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is YC58 MYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 MYF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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