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YC59 NWS

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 126,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,424 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 103,723 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 81,557 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 51,501 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,437 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,589 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 NWS 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 93.3%.

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 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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

YC59 NWS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is YC59 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NWS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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