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YD59 UMM

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,249 mi
Last recorded95,249 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 94,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,715 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 15 Mar 2022 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,603 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2016 56,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,430 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)

front tyres wearing very low on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,681 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges (raised tread)

n/s rear tyre starting to wear low

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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YD59 UMM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 YD59 UMM, 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 YD59 UMM registered?

YD59 UMM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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