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YH59 RVV

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,808 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 112,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,641 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,078 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front back plate insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

tpms warning light on

Fail 9 Jun 2022 99,078 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front back plate insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

tpms warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,925 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 90,924 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trackion control arms outter bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,872 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,800 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,359 miles

front no damaged

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut/damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 RVV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

YH59 RVV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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