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YC59 OLU

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,461 mi
Last recorded174,461 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 174,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 150,326 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 150,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 124,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,470 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,852 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OLU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

YC59 OLU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YC59 OLU safe to buy?

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