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YC58 YSF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,698 mi
Last recorded151,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 151,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating blistering on most of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing sign's of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 148,522 miles

Front opaque strip applied across top of windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse lights Not Working

Fail 10 Jan 2025 148,522 miles

Front opaque strip applied across top of windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse lights Not Working

Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,565 miles

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction opaque strip across screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 140,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension rod front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction opaque strip across screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,833 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 78,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 52,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,786 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,295 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 30,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,212 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 9 May 2012 10,031 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 YSF 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 82.4%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

YC58 YSF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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