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YC59 AYH

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,394 mi
Last recorded118,394 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 118,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,990 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 110,814 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,289 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,699 miles

osf tyre tread low on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,677 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower windscreen stickers fitted but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has movement evident on the steering arm inner knuckle but meets mot requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,694 miles

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

both rear tyre wearing low

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 AYH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC59 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

YC59 AYH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 AYH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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