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YC59 NXL

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,110 mi
Last recorded150,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 150,110 miles

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 150,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 145,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 145,423 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 112,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 100,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,473 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 91,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall Split. Also Below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,710 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,937 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 NXL is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

YC59 NXL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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