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YD59 UUS

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,819 mi
Last recorded130,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UUS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 130,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,861 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Fail 7 Mar 2023 96,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,498 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 49,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,308 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 42,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,387 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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YD59 UUS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

YD59 UUS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is YD59 UUS safe to buy?

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