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YC59 NMK

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,551 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 82,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,930 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 78,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,561 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 70,561 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,449 miles

outstanding recall found contact dealership

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,944 miles

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2019 55,217 miles

Front tyres cracking between tyre tread

Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,357 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,715 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 38,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,611 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 22,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,330 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

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 NMK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

YC59 NMK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is YC59 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NMK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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