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YC59 MXB

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,818 mi
Last recorded146,818 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 144,448 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 144,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 123,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 123,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 2MM AND INNER EDGE BALD! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 2MM AND INNER EDGE BALD! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,690 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 33,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,263 miles

emissions too low to register on smoke meter.

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 MXB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

YC59 MXB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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