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YC59 ZLV

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 81,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested caliper bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 73,917 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,407 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 52,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,059 miles

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

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

wipers smeering slightly

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 ZLV is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

YC59 ZLV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 ZLV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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