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YH59 EBP

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EBP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 98,465 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,660 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 83,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,528 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,099 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 71,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 59,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 59,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,043 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,404 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 EBP is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH59 EBP, 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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YH59 EBP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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