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YE59 AEU

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,162 mi
Last recorded184,162 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 AEU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 184,162 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 167,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S + N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 138,940 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 133,662 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,253 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 118,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,947 miles

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

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre outer edge ware

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 96,645 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions passed,too low to obtain printout

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,325 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake pads appear low

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,325 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE59 AEU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE59 AEU, 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 YE59 AEU registered?

YE59 AEU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is YE59 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 AEU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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