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YC59 NKN

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,144 mi
Last recorded153,144 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 153,144 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front exhaust clamp loose but not likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 153,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front exhaust clamp loose but not likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 146,921 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 146,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front section to mid section sleeve / clamp loose

Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,293 miles

unable to smoke test due to voltage sen alt fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,029 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,196 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,588 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 NKN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

YC59 NKN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is YC59 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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