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YG59 NTF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,144 mi
Last recorded119,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 NTF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,144 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,111 miles

Brake warning light on dashboard

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up is on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when the rear fog light is on (4.3.3 (b))

Brake warning light on dashboard

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front engine cover broken

Fail 16 Mar 2021 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front engine cover broken

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,714 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,465 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 64,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,563 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,553 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,157 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,194 miles

slight wear on rear tyres on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,385 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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YG59 NTF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NTF, 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 YG59 NTF registered?

YG59 NTF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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