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YH59 YLO

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 81,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,479 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 49,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 33,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 25,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2013 19,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,886 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 YLO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

YH59 YLO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 YLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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