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YH59 NWK

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 152,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,441 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp units condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 145,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .53 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp units condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 131,734 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 131,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 27 Nov 2021 126,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 112,308 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level brake light lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight t// condensation inside lens

Offside Front tyre rim protector damaged // split

Fail 6 Dec 2018 112,308 miles

Brake performance not tested near side front coil spring broken //rubbing on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level brake light lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front headlight t// condensation inside lens

Offside Front tyre rim protector damaged // split

Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,921 miles

Both front brake discs badly worn

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,738 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,236 miles

diesel smoke output too clean to give a reading !

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,194 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,455 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 NWK is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

YH59 NWK is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 NWK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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