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YG59 YZW

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 YZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 96,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 73,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,842 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 66,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor loose

Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 64,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 64,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached Removed fully during test. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 57,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,990 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 19,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,648 miles

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

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

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 YZW is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

YG59 YZW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 YZW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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