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YG59 WRF

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 WRF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 150,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 145,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,685 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 129,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 129,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 51,952 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WRF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

YG59 WRF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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