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YK59 KDX

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 KDX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 133,201 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 127,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot lid not opening

Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,020 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake effort weaker than n/s/r

Pass 3 Jul 2021 103,185 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 103,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 103,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock weak damping effect

handbrake high

propshaft u/j (universal joint splitting)

Pass 26 May 2020 97,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,009 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,396 miles

Front brake pads low

hand brake travel

Pass 27 May 2016 64,100 miles

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,117 miles

Hand brake imbalance

n/s/r tyre wear 1.6mm borderline

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre wear on edges borderline

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,736 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres all cracking/perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wear on edges borderline

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,970 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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YK59 KDX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YK59 KDX, 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 YK59 KDX registered?

YK59 KDX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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