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YC59 BMV

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,560 mi
Last recorded163,560 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 132,437 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 112,411 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,514 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge and getting close to wear markers 245/35/18

Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,634 miles

Both front tyres are cracking and perishing.

Both front tyres close to the limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BMV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

YC59 BMV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is YC59 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 BMV 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.

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