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YC59 NUK

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,043 mi
Last recorded113,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 113,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 108,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 102,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,204 miles

both rear hubs have slight play,possible top arms.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,204 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear hubs

both rear hubs have slight play,possible top arms.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very slightly run off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,728 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 NUK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

YC59 NUK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is YC59 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NUK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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