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YG59 JUK

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,490 mi
Last recorded148,490 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 JUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 148,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 148,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 136,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 132,992 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 132,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,124 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 126,124 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 104,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,419 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2019 97,034 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 97,032 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,620 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,369 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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YG59 JUK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG59 JUK, 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 YG59 JUK registered?

YG59 JUK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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