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YK59 MWE

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 95,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,827 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 88,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,860 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 79,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 91W RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/89v r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17/91v/r/f 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,742 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 49,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge-close to chords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge-close to chords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,115 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 28,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,967 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 MWE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK59 MWE, 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 YK59 MWE registered?

YK59 MWE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is YK59 MWE safe to buy?

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