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YH59 CMV

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

166,417 mi
Last recorded166,417 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 166,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 166,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 159,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear differential small oil leak.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,619 miles

Rear Pro shaft rear bush worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,544 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 118,168 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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,679 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,759 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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YH59 CMV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YH59 CMV, 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 YH59 CMV registered?

YH59 CMV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 CMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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