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YE59 LOA

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,101 mi
Last recorded61,101 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 LOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 61,101 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,167 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,363 miles

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

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,016 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame / Floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 44,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 44,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HAS 2MM REMAINING! ADVISE RENEWING NOW, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,959 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,338 miles

Offside front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,424 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,653 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 17,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LOA is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LOA, 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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YE59 LOA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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