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YC58 NYK

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,185 mi
Last recorded154,185 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2025 154,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,245 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 5 Jan 2024 152,245 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 144,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,343 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield slightly loose

check front inner brake pads

front brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension, rear top arms inner bushes slight movement

Fail 3 Dec 2021 135,280 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield slightly loose

check front inner brake pads

front brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension, rear top arms inner bushes slight movement

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,577 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,204 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 120,204 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached unsafe repair (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure retaining clip/plate missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached link arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached spring arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wear indicator insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake wear indicator and abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

heat shield broken / insecure

Pass 4 May 2018 92,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tca bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 68,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,094 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2014 46,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,033 miles

nearside front tyre worn low uneven and has a deepish cut

nearside rear tyre worn excessively on inside shoulder

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Jan 2013 33,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low uneven and has a deepish cut

nearside rear tyre worn excessively on inside shoulder

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,482 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 NYK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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