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YH59 XOP

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,169 miles

Rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,949 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,916 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 109,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 109,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 93,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,954 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 XOP is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

YH59 XOP is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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