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YC59 NYH

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,402 mi
Last recorded95,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 92,486 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,652 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,195 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,094 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 NYH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 NYH, 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 NYH registered?

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

Is YC59 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NYH 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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