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YC59 ZGX

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,790 mi
Last recorded199,790 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 199,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 197,063 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 194,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 191,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 178,033 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 178,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 159,530 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 159,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,848 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 142,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,950 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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
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YC59 ZGX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

YC59 ZGX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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