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YE58 VGK

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 VGK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low center main grooves and worn inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 80,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low center main grooves and worn inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low, no lock requirement just met

Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering at join to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,709 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,893 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Deep Cracking In Treads

Offside Front Tyre Has Deep Cracking In Treads

Offside Rear Tyre Has Deep Cracking In Treads. And Small Deep Cut

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,064 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracking between tread pattern

Fail 5 Dec 2016 38,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking between tread pattern

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,529 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,360 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 32,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,626 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 30,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,241 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges also cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,985 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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YE58 VGK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGK, 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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What year was YE58 VGK registered?

YE58 VGK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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