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YK59 NHU

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

213,188 mi
Last recorded213,188 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 213,188 miles

Diff slight oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 203,592 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 203,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick significantly worn in comparison to rear nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2022 192,376 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear light units (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 177,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 165,525 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 151,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 146,755 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 146,729 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 141,829 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,151 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 118,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,321 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 NHU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

YK59 NHU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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