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YC59 BKU

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,173 mi
Last recorded135,173 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 135,173 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,711 miles

Offside Rear top rear bushes slight movement

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,179 miles

both rear tyres wearing low both rear top suspension arm bush slight movement

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,922 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s&o/s (5.3.2 (b))

slight play n/s & o/s rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,276 miles

slight play rear suspension arm bushes rear tyres worn on edges front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight crack in rear exhaust

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 89,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,570 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,402 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,260 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 BKU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC59 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

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

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