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YG59 ZGZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 144,957 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 144,957 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 132,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight surface corrosion underneath also been stood for some period of time

under trays fitted obstructing view on some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 120,745 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,731 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,838 miles

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

front brake disc`s sign`s of wear.

front wiper bade`s sign`s of wear splitting.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,731 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,649 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 ZGZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG59 ZGZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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