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YC58 MZJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,835 mi
Last recorded93,835 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damage all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 93,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damage all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,562 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,326 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,309 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE PADS DUE 2-3000MILES! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,117 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,655 miles

front & rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,393 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,024 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

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 MZJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC58 MZJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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