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YC59 OJR

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,827 mi
Last recorded159,827 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 159,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 151,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,364 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both NS and OS. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,286 miles

all brake hoses slightly perish

Fail 27 Apr 2019 111,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake hoses slightly perish

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,376 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted not all components checked.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,304 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted not all components checked.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chips in windscreen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,411 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,158 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,356 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 OJR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OJR, 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 OJR?

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What year was YC59 OJR registered?

YC59 OJR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is YC59 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 OJR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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