CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC59 OBJ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OBJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,994 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 121,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 113,124 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms have slight play in inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 96,096 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,260 miles

Offside Front outer edge worn

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 48,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,146 miles

slight play in steering rack from n/s/f

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,505 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC59 OBJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OBJ, 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

How do I check the history of YC59 OBJ?

You can check the full history of YC59 OBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC59 OBJ registered?

YC59 OBJ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is YC59 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 OBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC59 OBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC59 OBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.