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YK59 NHD

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

245,839 mi
Last recorded245,839 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 245,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 245,599 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSF & OSF Fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper smearing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 224,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 203,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 197,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 167,178 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,373 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no emission test result recorded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 108,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,687 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 NHD is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

YK59 NHD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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