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YH59 LMO

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,413 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 22,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,081 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 LMO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LMO, 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 YH59 LMO registered?

YH59 LMO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 LMO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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