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YE59 LZB

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,251 mi
Last recorded110,251 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 LZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread edge worn

Fail 15 Mar 2023 110,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer tread edge worn

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder/ inner wall badly cracking in places ( centre tread 2.37mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn/ inner shoulder and inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seems to be an intermitting fault with abs sensor, further check is required.

Fail 24 Nov 2021 100,260 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault needs diagnostics (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight aim/image not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder/ inner wall badly cracking in places ( centre tread 2.37mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn/ inner shoulder and inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,638 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 66,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,135 miles

front tyres worn out on edges

rear tyres near limit

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,628 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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YE59 LZB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

YE59 LZB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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