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YH59 DZL

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 130,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 123,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 114,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 84,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Perishing/ Deep Cuts To Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Perishing/ Deep Cuts To Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,726 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,416 miles

Both Rear Tyres 2.5-3mm Poor Tread Condition

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but is readable (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,894 miles

all four tyres showing signs of age perrishing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,169 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 DZL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver 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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

YH59 DZL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 DZL 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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