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YK59 NSF

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,910 mi
Last recorded130,910 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 130,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,559 miles

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

front steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2023 120,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

front steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 77,202 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2017 77,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,000 miles

rear brake pads low

slight wear and lip front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,856 miles

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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 NSF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NSF, 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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YK59 NSF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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