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YG59 ODV

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,381 mi
Last recorded157,381 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ODV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 157,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 148,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,465 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 98,148 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,750 miles

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 45,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,887 miles

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

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

no smoke detected

osf tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2012 19,075 miles

front tyres starting to wear 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 ODV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YG59 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

YG59 ODV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is YG59 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 ODV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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