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YE59 OPU

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,281 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,312 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 20 Feb 2021 89,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not tested Oil level low (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 58,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 47,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OPU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE59 OPU registered?

YE59 OPU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is YE59 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 OPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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