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YC59 OOA

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,600 mi
Last recorded155,600 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 155,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,545 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 147,542 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S inner sidewall - O/S inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,911 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged N/S and O/S sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Perishing/worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 139,911 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S and O/S inner rose/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged N/S and O/S sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Perishing/worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 132,820 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 126,038 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 126,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 112,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,531 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,664 miles

Nearside Front fog light lense smashed

Fail 7 Nov 2015 72,637 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lense smashed

Pass 18 May 2015 63,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front fog lamp smashed

o/s and n/s rear top arms have slight play in joints

Fail 16 May 2015 63,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front fog lamp smashed

o/s and n/s rear top arms have slight play in joints

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre Heavily worn on inner edge and worn on outer edge recomend changing soon

Nearside rear tyre Heavily worn on inner edge recomend changing soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 27,664 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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YC59 OOA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA registered?

YC59 OOA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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