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YG59 OAO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,527 mi
Last recorded136,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 136,527 miles

rear diff wet

Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 132,131 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 125,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,547 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 114,275 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,349 miles

Front tyres are getting low on edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 100,347 miles

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

Front tyres are getting low on edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,329 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 93,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,113 miles

Front tyres bald on edges.

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2017 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,672 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,235 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 OAO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

YG59 OAO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is YG59 OAO safe to buy?

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