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YH59 YDM

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YDM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 99,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,300 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 90,300 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Oct 2019 82,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,707 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 48,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,600 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 YDM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

YH59 YDM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is YH59 YDM safe to buy?

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