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YC59 NNK

2009 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NNK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 117,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 117,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,025 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,422 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 89,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 77,982 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,199 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,102 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 NNK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK registered?

YC59 NNK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 NNK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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