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YC58 NVM

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 NVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,890 miles

Both outer mirror glasses slightly defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 135,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Not attached to lower arm (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer mirror glasses slightly defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,995 miles

Drivers window not working correctly on door opening

Engine seems noisy and has high level of vibration

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Wheel rim and tyre damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 132,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drivers window not working correctly on door opening

Engine seems noisy and has high level of vibration

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting adrift - have re hung (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Wheel rim and tyre damaged

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 122,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 113,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,048 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,915 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 15 Jan 2014 55,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,942 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 29,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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 NVM 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 81.3%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

YC58 NVM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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