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YC59 BMO

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,157 mi
Last recorded102,157 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,269 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,930 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 90,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ns number plate light very dim

Pass 31 May 2019 73,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,608 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 3 Jan 2014 36,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,153 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 BMO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC59 BMO registered?

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

Is YC59 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 BMO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC59 BMO have outstanding finance?

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