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YC59 USY

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 USY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 77,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 72,151 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,498 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 38,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,031 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 19,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,140 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 USY is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 USY, 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 USY?

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What year was YC59 USY registered?

YC59 USY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is YC59 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 USY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC59 USY have outstanding finance?

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