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YC59 ZZD

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,955 mi
Last recorded175,955 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 ZZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 175,955 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 166,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 157,076 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 143,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,189 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 134,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,947 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,856 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush center suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush center suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,438 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 ZZD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

YC59 ZZD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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