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YH59 EHY

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,649 mi
Last recorded120,649 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 120,649 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,771 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 95,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,713 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,291 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 72,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,140 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

under cover's fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,652 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover's fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,808 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 35,661 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,003 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 EHY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHY, 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 EHY registered?

YH59 EHY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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