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YC59 OOD

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,052 mi
Last recorded85,052 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 85,052 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 85,052 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,300 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,984 miles

both rear tyres wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,984 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing lumpy and uneven on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,065 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 41,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managment light on

tracking required front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,682 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,508 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,429 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 OOD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

YC59 OOD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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