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YC59 NKM

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,516 mi
Last recorded127,516 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NKM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 127,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,428 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,250 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,877 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault P13BA erased (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,088 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 3 May 2017 87,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front pads warning wire broken

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,055 miles

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

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 NKM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

YC59 NKM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is YC59 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NKM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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