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YE58 OEA

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 OEA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipes area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2025 114,811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipes area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,782 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 111,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 111,605 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 109,234 miles

puncture light showing

Fail 2 Dec 2023 109,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

puncture light showing

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2022 106,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,519 miles

red puncture light showing!

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,321 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,412 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cuts in outer sidewall,and close to legal limit. n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,811 miles

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

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

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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YE58 OEA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE58 OEA, 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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YE58 OEA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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