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YC59 AXB

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,897 mi
Last recorded211,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 211,897 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 211,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 201,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre has some stonecut damage in places

stonechip in windscreen

undertrays fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Fail 24 Apr 2023 200,335 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wire insecure and rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front and rear outer wheel rims slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

stonechip in windscreen

undertrays fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jan 2022 183,477 miles

Play in nearside rear and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Fail 30 Dec 2021 183,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-50-17 Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Play in nearside rear and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Reversing light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,858 miles

Play in both rear Nearside and offside upper suspension arm bushes. Small dog bone

Pass 18 Dec 2019 154,115 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 154,115 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 132,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

outstanding safety recall found on vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,871 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,220 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,433 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 56,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,635 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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YC59 AXB 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 70.6%.

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 YC59 AXB, 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 YC59 AXB registered?

YC59 AXB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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