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YC59 VLA

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 110,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,059 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,247 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,235 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,518 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 VLA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

YC59 VLA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YC59 VLA safe to buy?

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