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YC59 OGS

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,147 mi
Last recorded58,147 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OGS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,147 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 38,209 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 38,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both side worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,925 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both side worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 17,757 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OGS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

YC59 OGS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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