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YK59 NGJ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,856 mi
Last recorded183,856 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NGJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 183,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,088 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,796 miles

advise tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 12 Oct 2020 107,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

advise tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,260 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,997 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 49,994 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 48,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2015 44,653 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 44,648 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,561 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 NGJ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

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

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